Transmission Stations Geotechnical Senior Engineer
- Burnaby, BC
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
Job ID: 81187
Location: Burnaby, British ColumbiaOverview:
The Engineer is a professional engineer or geoscientist who applies engineering knowledge to provide innovative engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium to high complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.What you will be doing:This role requires demonstrated experience with geotechnical design for Stations and associated facilities for operating voltages from 60kV to 500kV in an electric utility environment.Prepare project documentation and deliverables in accordance with company project and Engineering Design Practices (i.e. evaluation reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis’, calculations, hazard logs, test plans).Prepare design work packages including scope, duration, and level of effort estimates.Prepare signed and sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional Geoscientist and as a Professional of Record (PoR) in accordance with EGBC and company Design Practices.Provide technical assistance and construction support in the field, and undertake field reviews as required by EGBC.Prepare designs for existing and new facilities.Undertake site investigations of surface and subsurface to establish geotechnical ground conditions and soil classification.Perform various in situ field tests such as standard penetration test, cone penetration, dynamic cone penetrometer.Perform tasks in the field for laboratory soil testing.Undertake analysis for design of structures associated with Transmission Stations including termination structures, buildings, access, for shallow (i.e. grillage) and deep (i.e. piles) foundations.Prepare reports for internal and external clients detailing investigations, evaluation, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations.Provide technical guidance and review of designs prepared by others following established practices.Manage design tasks including scope, schedule, and cost.What you must have:Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers & Geoscientists BC or with another jurisdiction and eligible for registration as such with Engineers & Geoscientists BCThe company uses a Digital Sign and Seal Technology. You may be required to subscribe to a digital seal technology service offered by NotariusIntermediate English skills for professional environment, written and spokenFamiliarity with CAD systems and drawing standardsAbility to use standard industry design/analysis softwareIntermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.Salary/Rate Range: $99.00 -$122.00 per hourTerm: 12-month contract;most likely to extendFor more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at