Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Your Employer

Dare to join Englobe At nearly 3,000 people, Englobe is one of Canada’s premier firms specializing in professional engineering services, environmental sciences, and soil and biomass treatment.With offices located across Canada, the United Kingdom and France, we are conveniently located to support large- and small-scale projects, through different stages, in many sectors.  Offering a range of value-added services that run the gamut from professional consulting services to turnkey project implementation, Englobe has developed a reputation for integrity, credibility, and people-centered values. When you choose Englobe, you’re choosing a team with a wide range of expertise and a shared concern for the environment and the sustainable development of their communities. At Englobe, the health and safety of our employees is a top priority. We have built a culture of caring and are sincerely committed to diversity and inclusion. In practice, this means we take care of every aspect of the employee experience. And that’s not all... Taking initiative and seizing opportunities for professional development are encouraged. We believe that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere! At Englobe, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and excel.   We offer

• A full range of benefits (group insurance with shared costs upon hiring, group RRSP);
• A telemedicine virtual healthcare service;
• An annual reimbursement of sports expenses;
• Opportunities for skills development;
• Flexible hours and ability to compress working hours;
• Internal policy to encourage teleworking.

Choose the path of impact. Join us in creating a positive legacy.  Englobe Atlantic Canada is in growth mode! We are searching for an ambitious Geotechnical Engineer who enjoys managing a variety of projects from multiple sectors and a diverse client base. We supply geotechnical exploration, design, laboratory testing, construction management and inspection/testing services to energy, institutional, transportation, industrial, commercial, communication, and residential clients.  Englobe is committed to providing accommodation to, and working with, applicants with disabilities, to meet their needs throughout the recruitment, selection and/or employment process. 
Your Contribution

• Geotechnical investigations, construction inspections, testing, and reporting for the development and construction of roads, subdivisions, towers, landfills, bridges, buildings, retaining walls and municipal infrastructure
• Work in collaboration with our materials engineering manager to assist in the supervision of materials testing staff, help prepare materials engineering proposals and reports with respect to concrete, soil and asphalt, and materials testing programs.  Carry out geotechnical laboratory testing to the applicable standards and procedures necessary;
• Support the materials lab manager to ensure successful execution of project requirements;
• Accurately enter and report field test results in a timely manner;
• Support experienced senior geotechnical engineering staff while expanding your own skillset and knowledge;
• Prepare proposals and write reports;
• Liaise with contractors, clients, and project managers;
• Attend site and office meetings.

Your Profile

• University Degree in Geotechnical, Geological or Civil Engineering;
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a geotechnical/materials engineering capacity is preferred;
• Member of Professional Engineer and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) or ability to apply;
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills;
• Experience in supervising contractors on the work site;
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and able to complete work within established timeframes;
• Team-oriented and an excellent communicator;
• Valid driver's license; and,
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Newfoundland and Labrador on an as required basis. This may extend further into the Maritimes as required.

Englobe adheres to the principles of employment equity, including that of equal opportunity and equal treatment in respect to employment, in accordance with the provisions of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and its provincial equivalent. Englobe makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications and competencies, merit and business needs.

Englobe has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need that you have not yet informed us about, please contact the Human Resources so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place before you begin your employment.

Applicants with disabilities requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources with their request and information on the position(s) they seek to apply.

We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however, only selected candidates will be contacted.

Health and safety are at the heart of Englobe’s corporate culture. In order to provide our employees with a safe working environment in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in light of the growing number of clients making vaccination a prerequisite to access their sites and facilities, all Englobe employees are required to confirm their vaccination status through a secure online form. For some positions, you will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. This condition will be communicated to you if it applies to your role during the interview.