Job Description

Why join us?

SNC-Lavalin provides cutting-edge engineering, procurement, construction and financing solutions to projects in more than 100 countries around the world. From the Canadian Arctic to the Southern African region and Australasia, our multicultural workforce is driven by a fierce pride in their work and a pioneering vision.

SNC-Lavalin is truly a global pioneer in its field and has been chosen to design and build some of the most prestigious projects in the world.

We are currently seeking an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer with field experience and ample involvement in geotechnical projects along with project management and client relations aptitude to join the Geoscience & Materials Practice in Saskatchewan or Alberta (Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary or Edmonton office locations).

Our geotechnical engineers work closely with other SNC-Lavalin professionals in the fields of environmental assessment, contaminated sites, civil engineering and related disciplines. You will participate on multi-disciplinary teams and projects and may be expected to cross-train somewhat in other disciplines to diversify your expertise and knowledge.

Your experience shall demonstrate leadership and decision-making aptitude commitment as well as commitment to excellent health & safety practices. SNC-Lavalin requires you to have high levels of ethics, integrity and commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. You shall possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven technical report writing skills, and as well as being organized and detail oriented.

You will demonstrate an ability to motivate yourself in the absence of day to day direct supervision, setting and prioritizing tasks. You must have the ability to apply the ideas of other professionals in your field as well as making suggestions to improve the quality of others’ work.

How will you contribute to the team?

To perform this role successfully, the individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Technical

• Act as a key geotechnical resource.
• Lead/manage geotechnical investigations and assessments.
• Conduct geotechnical field investigations and monitoring of construction activities.
• Analyze and prepare recommendations and reports for projects relating to foundation design, slope stability, road structure design, dikes and dams, materials testing, and other geotechnical related projects.
• Communicate effectively with other senior staff within the team.
• Write competitive proposals and work plans.
• Understand materials testing objectives to support geotechnical investigation and design recommendations.
• Provide guidance and troubleshooting for quality control testing and performance of earthworks such as structural fill compaction and excavations.
• Partner with SNC-Lavalin colleagues to work on each other’s projects and cross-sell services.
• Some projects and sites may be located in other parts of the province and you may be required to travel for site inspections, site investigations and construction projects.

Business Development

• Contribute to the development of complex project proposals/cost estimates and participate in the process of securing new business opportunities or expanding the scope of existing projects.
• Develop and manage strong relationships with new and existing clients, field personnel, government and regulatory agencies and expand internal network.
• Provide practical and economic solutions to clients.
• Contribute to the overall strategic development of the Geoscience & Materials Practice, including growth, profitability and supporting the development of new processes, services, geographies and client sectors.

Leadership/Project Management

• Provide technical expertise and/or direction, and act as a technical advisor to project teams and/or other technical staff within the organization as well as directly with internal and external clients.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams, guiding and instructing others.
• Ensure proper implementation and continued use of safety and quality assurance programs and corporate policies and procedures.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Geotechnical Engineering with a P.Eng. designation.
• Minimum of 7-10 years relevant industry experience, since graduation, in geotechnical engineering related services.
• Eligible for registration with APEGS.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with new clients.
• Proven organizational, team-building, proposals and technical writing skills, and excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license with a clean driver abstract.
• Must be able and willing to travel for project work away from the home office.

What we offer at SNC-Lavalin?

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes.
• Competitive salary.
• Flexible benefits.
• Defined contribution pension plan in which SNC-Lavalin contributes.
• Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Learning and Development programs, training, career opportunities.

At SNC-Lavalin, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.  

SNC-Lavalin cares about your privacy. SNC-Lavalin and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of SNC-Lavalin (referred to throughout as “SNC-Lavalin”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice  on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data.

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Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a global fully integrated professional services and project management company and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices around the world, SNC-Lavalin's employees are proud to build what matters. Our teams provide comprehensive end-to-end project solutions – including capital investment, consulting, design, engineering, construction, sustaining capital and operations and maintenance – to clients in oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure and power. On July 3, 2017, SNC-Lavalin acquired Atkins, one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. https://www.snclavalin.com

Worker TypeEmployee

Job TypeRegular

At SNC-Lavalin, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

SNC-Lavalin cares about your privacy. SNC-Lavalin and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of SNC-Lavalin (referred to throughout as “SNC-Lavalin”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to SNC-Lavalin, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.