Senior Geo-Structural​/Geotechnical Design Engineer, in North America

Overview

Senior Geo-Structural/Geotechnical Design Engineer, for COWI in North America

Toronto — Regular, Full-Time, Hybrid

• Perform engineering analysis and design of tunnels, caverns, and shafts in soils, bedrock and/or mixed ground conditions, including initial support and final lining constructed by methods such as sequential excavation method (SEM) / NATM, TBM, or drill and blast
• Apply soil and rock mechanics to evaluate failure modes and develop ground support schemes
• Evaluate subsurface conditions for different tunneling and underground excavation methods based on geotechnical data
• Prepare drawing sketches indicating support types, geometry, construction sequencing, instrumentation, and results; document these in technical memoranda and geotechnical design reports
• Contribute to digital delivery and information management of projects from conception through completion

• A Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering (PhD considered an asset)
• A registered Professional Engineer License (P.Eng.) in Ontario
• Minimum of 10+ years’ international project design experience, including analysis and design of tunnels, caverns and underground structures
• Experience providing geotechnical support for complex structures; familiarity with Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual, CSA Codes, National Building Code and Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code
• Team player who is self-motivated and able to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment
• Basic knowledge of BIM and parametric design software (AutoCAD, Dynamo, Grasshopper) and design software (RS2/3, SWEDGE, UNWEDGE, DIPS, UDEC, FLAC/FLAC3D, Plaxis 2D/3D, Sofistik, etc.)

• Flexible working arrangement
• Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave
• Supportive team with knowledge sharing
• Minimum 3 weeks vacation to start for full-time hires
• Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
• Paid sick leave
• Annual fitness spending account
• Group RRSP program with company matching
• Personal and professional development fund
• Parking or public transit allowance
• Extended Health coverage with premiums paid by the company
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Referral incentive program
• Frequent social events

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training information.