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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER - KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING

Location:  Burnaby, British Columbia, CA
Requisition ID: 133743 
Job Level: Entry Level 
Department: Design Engineering 
Market: Transportation 
Employment Type: Full Time 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) has an opening for an Entry Level Geotechnical Engineer in our growing Geotechnical Group. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, and materials disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the design-build delivery of infrastructure projects. 
 

DISTRICT OVERVIEW

Kiewit Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that exceeds client expectations and furthers Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We will train you, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.

LOCATION

This position is based out of our office in Burnaby, BC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will utilize geotechnical engineering knowledge under the direction of an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to complete technical engineering assignments in support of Kiewit Corporation business, including:
  • Providing project support during the proposal/bid phase; working with team members to complete engineering analyses in support of innovative and cost-effective design solutions to geotechnical problems and challenges.
  • Design of permanent structures in support of designers of other disciplines as well as estimators.
  • Design of Temporary structures in support of ongoing construction
  • Working on design-build and EPC projects, including developing design recommendations and producing design deliverables.
  • Performing and overseeing subsurface investigations, field testing, and construction oversight.
  • Producing engineering reports, drawings, and detailed calculation packages.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field- highly preferred.
  • 0- 3 years of post-graduate geotechnical engineering experience.
  • Strong all-around academic knowledge of geotechnical engineering, including soil mechanics, rock mechanics, hydrogeology, and geotechnical design to support heavy civil construction.
  • Experience in any of the following aspects of geotechnical engineering is desired but not required: design of deep or shallow foundations, slope stability, retaining wall design, rock mechanics, settlement of soils, ground improvement techniques, support of excavation, dewatering, pile driving analysis, heavy equipment and crane working surface design, subsurface exploration, laboratory testing programs, and on-site engineering support.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work in a team setting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people. 
  • Ability to travel to project sites and the physical ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environmental conditions.
Additional Requirements:
  • Absent an approved exemption, due to federal, state, local, provincial and/or client-requirements, this position may require an individual to be fully vaccinated by a Health Canada-approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine or undergo weekly testing upon hire and as a condition of continued employment.
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We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.