Expression of Interest Graduate Engineers and Geoscientists

Please note this is anexpression of interestand does not represent an immediate vacancy however we always consider applications from excellent candidates. If you connect with our values and our goals as a business we would be very happy to receive your resume alongside a description of your area of interest.

About Us

BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international consultancy that provides professional services in applied earth sciences. We are proud of our talented team of over 700 employees spanning the fields of Engineering Geoscience Data Science Geomatics Software Accounting Administration Health & Safety and Human Resources. Alongside our clients and industry partners BGC works collaboratively as One Team dedicated to solving the worlds most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has offices across Canada the USA Santiago (Chile) Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) and Brisbane (Australia).

Our Brisbane office plays a key role in supporting BGCs global presence by providing expert services in applied earth sciences for a range of complex projects. The Australian team collaborates closely with clients in mining and transportation offering tailored solutions that align with the unique geological challenges of the area. With a focus on sustainability and innovation the Brisbane office extends BGCs commitment to high standards of technical excellence and project delivery.

Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation excellence and transparency and a casual dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.
We believe in One Team Excellence Curiosity Common Sense and Clarity.

The Role

BGC provides an opportunity to develop an exciting career that builds on fundamental skills gained during university. Graduate engineers and geoscientists at BGC can expect a mix of field and office work that supports a wide variety of clients in the mining transportation pipeline energy and community sectors completed under the guidance of technical experts. Typical field work includes site investigations (including drilling and downhole testing test pitting field mapping geophysical surveys instrumentation installation river/stream inspection and engineering geology assessment) and construction monitoring. Field work typically involves 23 weeklong field stints in remote areas and may include multiple shifts or a scheduled rotation. Typical office work includes reporting and interpretation of field data engineering or geoscience analysis including material and site characterization interpretation of instrumentation data and contribution to designs.

Our ideal candidate has a strong academic background relevant work experience and a desire to travel and work in diverse and remote conditions. This is an expression of interest to work out of our Brisbane Australia location.

Responsibilities

Projects that Graduate Engineers and Geoscientists may work on include field and officebased work related to:

• Geotechnical investigation assessment design and construction monitoring at mine sites for waste management facilities (e.g. tailings) open pits underground excavations access roads and building foundations. Work could include foundation inspection oversight of material placement and design conformance as well as interpretation of field or instrumentation data seepage slope stability and deposition analysis reporting and data reduction and preparing construction drawings and specifications.
• Geotechnical engineering geology and water resource assessments for various pipeline transportation community and power projects. Work could include preliminary hazard inventories (i.e. terrain mapping) site investigation through to detailed design and construction of mitigation works.
• Surface and groundwater assessments for environmental baseline studies water supply projects design of remediation works design and construction of water management infrastructure balance studies hydrologic assessments and engineering geology risk assessments.

Required Education Experience and Competencies

• A recent graduate of a relevant undergraduate degree in Civil (Geotechnical/Hydrotechnical/General) or Geological Engineering Geoscience Geology Geophysics or a related field
• 05 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent written presentation and oral communications
• MS Office proficiency
• Proficiency using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software is an asset
• A second language is an asset
• A postgraduate degree is an asset

Familiarity with some of the below topics is an asset:

• Soil Mechanics
• Dam Design
• Rock Mechanics
• Hydrogeology
• Geochemistry
• Hydrotechnical (Water Resources) Engineering (Hydrology and Hydraulics)
• Geomorphology
• Geophysics
• Engineering Geology
• Field Mapping
• Technical Writing
  

Position Requirements

Drug & Alcohol Testing
To ensure we meet our clients compliance requirements and our workplace health and safety commitments BGC has a drug and alcohol policy that applies to this position. The policy states that an employee may be required to take a drug and alcohol test prior to engaging in field work. This testing could be requested within an employees first week or in the future as required. It is important to note that some clients also require random drug and alcohol testing and/or testing in the event of a health and safety accident or incident.

Drivers License
BGC requires employees to hold a valid full drivers license in the jurisdiction where they will be employed. A Traffic History Report must be submitted upon hire. Employees must be able to drive a field pickup truck. Employees are required to complete BGC Driver Training and a Driver Assessment. If you are unable to meet the job requirements listed above please contact Human Resources.

Travel and Vaccination
BGC is committed to maintaining a safe work environment to ensure the health and safety of employees while on business travel and during field assignments. To meet travel and client requirements employees may be required to receive vaccinations such as yellow fever COVID19 malaria etc. If you require an accommodation or wish to discuss your situation please contact Human Resources. BGC requires that you have a current passport for this position.

Company Benefits

BGC offersour employees the following:

• Our One Team culture supporting health wellness safety and diversity
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Flexible workplace with hybrid work arrangements
• Social activities
• Opportunity to work from other BGC offices in Canada and the United States
  

The estimated base salary for this position is $75000 to $100000 AUD per annum however base pay will be commensurate with jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. BGCs compensation package also includes an annual bonus training allowance and a comprehensive medical and dental plan.

Equity Diversity and Inclusion

BGC strives to create a workplace where equity diversity and inclusion are embedded throughout our workplace culture and practices. Join us in our commitment to honour individuality ensure fairness and create a welcoming environment for everyone. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all candidates including those experiencing inequity such as racialized individuals Indigenous People women people of diverse sexual orientations identities and expressions veterans individuals with disabilities people of all faiths nationalities marital status ages and family status. For assistance or accommodation with your application please contact us at.