Principal Geotechnical Engineer

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Alberta

Pinchin’s Geotechnical Group is currently recruiting for a Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer to help lead the growth of and emerging Geotechnical Practice in Alberta.

Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Alberta

Pinchin’s Geotechnical Group is currently recruiting for a Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer to help lead the growth of and emerging Geotechnical Practice in Alberta.

We are looking for a Geotechnical Engineer with a proven track record of delivering project who is interested in helping grow an emerging business; the reward is a competitive salary and benefits package and a company culture that values an equitable work/life balance. We also contribute to RRSP’s, paid professional development, group employee benefits, paid community involvement, as well as several other benefits.

The Geotechnical Engineering practice at Pinchin is an emerging practice and has been added to our service offerings to provide our current and potential clientele with the highest quality of diversified geoscience engineering to meet today’s demanding market. As a result, career advancement is based on your success at the company but is unlimited.

The ideal candidate for this dynamic and challenging role should be capable of the following:

Leadership

• Mentoring, training and supervising of staff
• Ensuring assigned employees are trained in and maintain company procedures, health & safety protocols, and programs
• Continue the ongoing development of our geotechnical team through supporting and encouraging technical upgrading and providing direction and mentorship on complex issues and field investigations
  
  

Business Development

• Preparation of proposals and RFP responses
• Ability to connect with clients regularly and attract new business
  
  

Project Management

• Scheduling projects
• Assigning work to staff as appropriate depending on workloads and in conjunction with the Operations Manager
• Preparing contract documents, proposals, and reports
• Providing clients with advice on appropriate regulations and guidelines
  
  

Technical Engineering Duties

• Manage and/or review projects from the proposal stage through to completion, including allocation of budgets, personnel and resources, billing and client relationships.
• Maintain technical proficiency, including participation in professional practice groups and organizations
• Participate in the preparation and presentation of training programs
  
  

Financial Performance

• Work with the Operations Manager and/or Director on updating the Geotechnical budget for the region
• Building strong relationships with management of the geotechnical and other Pinchin service lines, including finding opportunities for partnership between the services
• Help administrative staff with accounts receivables as required
• Review of cost estimates/proposals for potential clients
  
  

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and business development skills.
• University degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Geological Engineering or related degree and experience.
• Minimum 10 - 15 years’ experience in a geotechnical engineering.
• A Professional Engineering Designation in Alberta or be eligible to register with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientist of Alberta.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams both internally and Externally.
• Strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate effectively, as well as proactively respond to clients on time sensitive items.
• Proven technical writing skills
  
  

What Pinchin Offers You

• A challenging, rewarding leadership position with the opportunity to mentor junior technical professionals
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and Extended group benefits (we pay the premium) with no waiting period
• Membership in our internal Communities of Practice, a national support network for technical problem solving and collaboration led by our top technical experts
• Casual dress code
• Profit share bonuses and an RRSP Matching Program
• Flexible workplace to support work life balance
• Various professional development and employee recognition programs
• Educational and professional membership dues reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Corporate Discount Program
  
  

Please note that our recruitment process may involve online testing, depending on the position. As an employee of Pinchin, you will be required by our clients to undergo security clearances and, periodically, drug and alcohol testing in order to gain access to certain job sites. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Pinchin however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.

Why Pinchin?

At Pinchin, everything we do is driven by our passion to provide exemplary quality and service to our clients in order to advance building performance, sustainability and resiliency, safety and environmental improvement in our communities. As a leader at the company, you play an essential role in developing our business, mentoring junior professionals, and contributing to Pinchin’s continued growth and success.

About Us

Pinchin Ltd. is a multidisciplinary consulting firm that provides a wide range of engineering, building sciences, geosciences, environmental, and occupational health and safety solutions across Canada and the US. We are committed to employment practices that promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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