Senior Geotechnical Scientist
Senior Geotechnical Scientist
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Job Description
Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is looking for a talented and committed Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Resilience Team.
In this role the Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for planning and implementation of geotechnical projects. You will work collaboratively with engineers and environmental scientists to identify and mitigate potential hazards ensuring that environmental impacts are minimized. Your oversight will extend to design and construction activities guaranteeing that they align with the overarching management objectives of each project.
Role accountabilities:
Your responsibilities will involve planning supervising and executing comprehensive geotechnical investigations which include logging sampling and evaluating soil bedrock and groundwater conditions. You will also conduct field and laboratory tests on soil and rock samples install geotechnical instrumentation monitor data and interpret findings to inform project decisions. The preparation of detailed geotechnical reports including safety reviews slope stability and condition assessments will be a critical part of your role.
Effective risk management will be essential as you will design and plan excavation methods assess risks related to slope instability and erosion and produce technical drawings and models. Your oversight will include visual inspections and field testing to ensure compliance with construction drawings and specifications. You will manage project budgets and schedules while coordinating team efforts contributing to technical and cost proposals and collaborating with environmental scientists to promote sustainable practices and compliance with health safety and regulatory standards.
To excel in this position you should demonstrate a commitment to health and safety possess strong attention to detail and showcase excellent analytical and problemsolving skills. Effective communication and interpersonal abilities will be vital as will your initiative and capability to thrive in a diverse team environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel is important along with a willingness to balance fieldwork (30%) and desktop tasks (70%).
Additional responsibilities will include:
- Performing complex technical work and providing senior reviews offering guidance and mentoring to engineers on smaller projects managing budgets and overseeing project scope and workload.
- Building effective relationships with Project Directors Managers and clients will be essential for ensuring smooth communication and issue resolution.
- Leading and providing direction to team members fostering their professional development.
- Client development.
Qualification and Experience:
Candidates should hold:
- 12 years experience in geotechnical engineering
- . or Masters degree in Geology Civil Engineering or Mining Engineering with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering and have over eight years of experience in the field
- Professional Engineer (.) designation in good standing in Alberta Ontario or BC and eligibility for transfer to other areas is preferred
- Valid drivers license is required along with a readiness to travel to remote sites
Why Arcadis
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skillsbased approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.
Together we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
