Geotechnical Engineer
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Geotechnical Engineer/Civil Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to work with a team of engineers, supporting various major geotechnical and geo-environmental projects including investigation, design and construction projects.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Perform and / or coordinate a variety of geotechnical / civil engineering tasks to complete designs for variety of projects, including remediation and infrastructure projects such as cutoff walls, mines, landfills, bridge foundation, roadway design, retaining walls, excavations, and solidification.
- Write design reports and memos.
- Assist in developing design drawings and writing technical specifications.
- Perform and / or coordinate engineering calculations, such as slope stability, settlement and finite element analysis.
- Develop and / or coordinate field investigation programs.
- Complete investigation and construction field assignments (as needed).
- Coordinate laboratory testing programs and analyze and interpret laboratory test results.
- Review boring logs and develop subsurface soil profiles.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with project team.
- Manage tasks and obtain the necessary management skills to grow into a project manager / technical lead position.
- Willingness and ability to travel for project work, including to remote mine sites in the U.S. and Canada.
- Candidate must also implement behavior-based safety tools to achieve incident free operations (no personal injuries, property damage or environmental releases) for both client and Parsons.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineer or related field preferably with a specialization or strong focus in Geotechnical Engineering.
- Master’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering is preferred (not required).
- 5+ years of related work experience in geotechnical, remediation, mining or infrastructure design and construction.
- Familiarity with CAD is preferred (not required).
- Familiarity with geotechnical software packages such as Plaxis, RocScience and GeoStudio is preferred (not required).
- Proficiency in Microsoft software and various computer software applications.
- Requires a strong proficiency in both written and oral communication skills.
- P. Eng is preferred (not required).
This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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