Geotechnical Engineer (Mining)

Geotechnical Engineer

Job available in these locations:

Montreal, QC, Canada Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC, Canada Quebec City, QC, Canada Boisbriand, QC, Canada

As geotechnical engineer, you will perform tasks and provide services in the field of geotechnical engineering. You will be responsible for performing geotechnical site investigations and analyses, preparing and reviewing deliverables and reviewing design and construction, within the context of the overall management objectives set for each project.

Carry out the technical management and direction of geotechnical site investigations, supervise activities in the context of these investigations, evaluate materials in the laboratory and prepare and review technical reports

Review and supervise civil and geotechnical construction activities

Conduct field evaluations and assess risks of landslides, perform mapping and produce reports

Manage geotechnical instruments: prescribe, supervise installation, monitor and record results

Conduct soil mechanics and classification activities, assess slope stability and design reinforcing and supporting structures

Ensure the technical quality of deliverables, as a member of multidisciplinary project teams

Collaborate and participate in technical discussions with team members and clients

Travel to project sites within Canada, and occasionally overseas

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

or Master's degree in Mining Engineering, Technical Geology or Civil Engineering, with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering

Five or more years of relevant professional experience in geotechnical engineering

Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil mechanics

Strong written and spoken communication skills, technical-writing experience and presentation skills

Mastery of geotechnical design software (FLAC, SLOPE/W, SEEP/W); other geotechnical software an asset

Ability and willingness to travel to project sites

Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects

Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec

Group insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees and telemedicine program

Retirement saving plan forregular employees

Vacation and sick leave

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but no limited to: Market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

Long-term hiring prospects (not just project-based)

Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management

Participation in innovation projects

Custom training and development plans

For over 40 years,we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice(PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language. Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.

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