Engineer E4 Vancouver Island RQ01176

Job Description

Role: Engineer E4 Geotechnical Generation Stations
Contract Duration: 12 months
Location: Victoria BC (Onsite relocation required)
Max INC Rate: $86.11/
Max T4 Rate: $71.17/

This role is fully onsite in Victoria BC. Candidates must relocate; accommodation will not be provided

Night shift work may be required during the first 78 months of the assignment
No Fly-In/Fly-Out arrangements available
Candidates must maintain compliance with EGBC Permit to Practice requirements
BC Hydro utilizes Digital Sign and Seal technology through Notarius.

Key Responsibilities

Develop safe and effective engineering solutions for medium complexity geotechnical and civil engineering projects related to generation stations dams and underground utility infrastructure.
Prepare engineering deliverables including design basis reports scopes of work technical specifications construction work packages calculations hazard logs test plans and cost estimates.
Perform engineering analysis and design in accordance with BC Hydro Engineering Design Practices and EGBC requirements.
Prepare signed and sealed engineering deliverables as Professional of Record (PoR).
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering design activities to ensure constructability schedule alignment safety and quality objectives are achieved.
Support route selection studies daylighting activities constructability reviews and early-stage investigations for underground transmission and utility projects.
Conduct site investigations including drill hole layout test pits field inspections in-situ testing soil and rock logging sample collection instrumentation installation and geotechnical monitoring.
Analyze and interpret geotechnical data from field investigations laboratory testing LiDAR GIS satellite imagery surveys and published sources.
Perform seepage stability deformation liquefaction and seismic analyses for embankments slopes dams excavations retaining structures and foundations.
Design shallow foundations retaining walls drainage systems soil anchors grouting programs and ground improvement solutions.
Provide construction engineering support including RFIs SRQs field instructions inspections field reviews contractor coordination and construction deficiency management.
Conduct construction inspections to verify compliance with drawings specifications codes standards and BC Hydro requirements.
Review contractor deliverables for technical accuracy completeness and compliance.
Maintain detailed project documentation including inspection reports field review reports deficiency logs and construction progress reports.
Support commissioning activities project close-out documentation as-built drawings design conformance certificates and construction completion reporting.
Promote and enforce health safety and environmental requirements in accordance with BC Hydro policies and project safety plans.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and technical staff.
Participate in the development of engineering standards procedures and best practices.

Required Qualifications

Registered Professional Engineer (.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) or eligible for immediate registration.
Minimum 8 years of relevant geotechnical or civil engineering experience.
Degree in Geotechnical Geological or Civil Engineering.
Professional Liability Insurance.
Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
First Aid Certification (Transportation Endorsement considered an asset).
Experience in underground utility construction and design.
Experience with construction field support inspections and contract administration.
Ability to prepare signed and sealed engineering deliverables.
Strong understanding of EGBC professional practice requirements and BC Hydro design standards.
Ability to work independently and resolve complex engineering issues using sound technical judgment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Strong organizational and stakeholder coordination skills.
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with CAD systems and drawing standards.

Technical Experience Required

Site investigations and geotechnical field reviews
Soil mechanics and rock mechanics
In-situ and laboratory testing
Embankment dam engineering and dam safety assessments
Seepage and deformation analyses
Slope stability analysis
Foundation and retaining wall design
Grouting and ground improvement techniques
Geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring systems
Seismic hazard and geotechnical earthquake engineering
Drainage and dewatering systems
GIS-based spatial analysis and geotechnical data interpretation

Software Experience

Experience with industry-standard geotechnical software such as:

Rocscience Suite (RS2 RocFall Dips etc.)
GeoStudio / GeoSlope (Slope/W Seep/W etc.)
FLAC
PLAXIS
VERSAT
FEFLOW
MODFLOW

Nice to Have

Experience with BC Hydro underground transmission line construction and design.
Experience supporting generation station or dam infrastructure projects in British Columbia.
Experience working night shifts on active construction projects.