Senior Geological/Geotechnical Engineer or Geoscientist
Senior Geological/Geotechnical Engineer or Geoscientist
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Job Description
This position is located in Nashville travel to other BGC offices and project locations will be required.
About Us
BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 700 employees spanning the fields of Engineering Geoscience Software Geomatics Data Science 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 hasoffices locatedacross Canada the United States Chile the Dominican Republic and Australia.
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 is seeking an experienced Senior Geological/Geotechnical Engineer or Geoscientist to be part of our growing team in Nashville TN. BGC opened our Nashville office in 2023 to support existing clients in the pipeline sector the Nashville office has developed into a hub for our eastern US staff and we have expanded our Nashville-based support to clients and projects in the energy transportation and communities sectors. In addition to strengthening BGCs support for clients in the eastern US the Nashville office location provides an opportunity to work on some of the most complex applied earth sciences challenges worldwide. BGC is looking to add a Senior Geological/Geotechnical Engineer or Geoscientist to the Nashville office. The ideal candidate will be an expert in one of more of the disciplines in which BGC provides consulting services: engineering geology geohazards groundwater rock mechanics soil mechanics or surface water.
The successful candidate will work closely with other engineers and geoscientists help to mentor junior staff provide technical review and engage with clients. BGC operates as One Team with a focus on connection between people sectors technical disciplines and offices across the globe to provide clients with innovative common-sense solutions partnered with quality service. In addition to Eastern US projects the successful candidate will work with our global team to help develop our client-base in line with BGCs strategic direction. In this role the successful candidate will provide technical leadership excellent client service and advancement of innovative practices while practicing our core values of One Team Excellence Curiosity Common Sense and Clarity.
This position is located in Nashville TN. Regular travel to other BGC offices and project locations will be required.
Responsibilities
- Act as a project engineer or geoscientist and technical lead for specific aspects of pipeline and/or transportation projects
- Manage projects including proposals budgets schedules staffing and scope
- Manage multi-disciplinary project teams potentially working in remote and challenging environments
- Travel as required which could occasionally include extended shifts at remote sites
- Organize and supervise field programs including: geohazard site investigation geohazard mitigation design and construction monitoring
- Author or co-author reports
- Train mentor and supervise technical work of junior staff
- Work with client and partner representatives
- Contribute to recruiting efforts for junior and intermediate staff
- Travel to other BGC offices on occasion to foster team connectivity and participate in business development and planning initiatives
- Participate in business development including identifying new opportunities promoting BGCs capacity for undertaking innovative and advanced projects and writing proposals
- Help promote BGC vision values and culture amongst BGC staff
Required Education Experience & Competencies
- 10 to 20 years of relevant professional engineering or geoscience experience including in engineering consulting. Applicants with fewer or more years of experience than this may also be considered at a seniority level commensurate with their experience
- Post-graduate degree in the candidates relevant field (e.g. Geology or Geological / Geotechnical / Civil Engineering)
- Registered as a professional engineer (PE) or professional geologist (PG)
- Technical expertise and project management experience in pipeline and/or transportation sectors
- Exceptional communication skills in English both written and oral and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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 that employees have a valid drivers license and that employees can drive a field pickup truck. Upon hiring BGCwill requirea drivers abstract to allow for a safety review of your driving history.
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 COVID-19 malaria etc. If you require an accommodation or wish to discuss your situation please contactHuman Resources. BGC requiresthat 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
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Parental leave top ups
- Professional development and mentoring opportunities
- Flat management structure
- Flexible workplace with office and home arrangements
- Social and wellness activities
- Casual and professional work environment
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
