Senior Geotechnical Engineer

<b> Overview / Responsibilities </b><br><br>Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is currently seeking a <b>Senior Geotechnical Engineer</b> to join our team in <b>Fredericton, NB & Dartmouth, NS</b>. We have an established reputation for excellence in engineering in dams, foundations and hydropower projects. The successful candidate will have experience with foundation structures, hydroelectric and mining projects with emphasis on earth dam/dyke design, soft soils, and construction techniques for above works. <br><br>The candidate will be a Professional Engineer with a <b>minimum</b> of 15 years of professional experience and doctorate degree the geotechnical engineering and aspects of dam safety evaluations and design. We are seeking a committed, detail-oriented individual who will be able to utilize their knowledge, and past experience to communicate and participate as a valued project team member. Strong technical writing and communication skills will be required to assist with project report reviews, client correspondence, occasional proposals and internal documents. <br><br><b> Key Responsibilities </b><br><br><ul><li> Perform design and analytical functions including stability, seepage, bearing capacity, and settlement analyses </li><li> Ability to work independently on small-size assignments, and integrate with other professionals on larger assignments </li><li> Developing construction and engineering cost estimates </li><li> Perform technical writing, review of proposals and project documents; prepare reports and communicate to clients and junior staff, etc. </li><li> Work as an integral team member in a multi-discipline environment including other technical specialties such as hydrogeology, hydrology, geochemistry, rock mechanics, environmental, and other similar disciplines </li><li> Review client documentation and/or assesses existing site conditions </li><li> Perform increasingly complex, non-routine calculations; may input data into and/or run advanced computer programs under supervision </li><li> Under guidance of the project manager or senior staff, represent Wood in a professional manner with client </li><li> Understand and apply safe work practices to field work </li><li> May prepare technical papers for publication and/or presentation </li><li> May assist in training personnel on use of field equipment or collection of field and/or laboratory data </li></ul> <br><br><b> Skills / Qualifications </b><br><br><ul><li> Graduated from an accredited university with a degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geological Engineering with PhD </li><li> Eligible to practice engineering in New Brunswick or Nova Scotia as a registered professional </li><li> Experience with design and construction of tailings dams / dykes and related mine-site earthworks infrastructure </li><li> Excellent oral and written communication skills </li></ul> <br><br><b> Company Overview </b><br><br>Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com <br><br><b> Diversity Statement (EEO) </b><br><br>We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.