Geotechnical Engineer

• Location: Mission, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #11587

Matchbox Consulting Group is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to work on a 12-month contract with very high potential of renewal, for one of BC's largest utility and energy companies.

The engineer is a professional engineer or geoscientist who applies engineering knowledge to provide engineering, estimating, planning, and quality management services for medium complexity projects and/or operations safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

Responsibilities:

• At the heart of the construction team you use your technical expertise to get answers to complex technical queries and problems by bringing design engineers and contractors together to keep construction on track.
• Construction oversight on major projects, working with our contractors to ensure proper coordination and staging of construction activities.
• Perform first-level quality assurance to confirm that the execution of work is in accordance with the plans, specifications, drawings, and industry standards.
• Ensure that tests and inspections are performed, witnessed, and documented in accordance with approved procedures and contract requirements. You do the field review, or you coordinate witness and hold points for critical components and documenting these activities in field review records.
• Maintain strong relationships and liaise with different discipline design engineering staff, both to conduct field review and to organize timely resolution of technical issues. You are the eyes and ears of the POR in the field, as their delegate.
• Collaborates with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees.
• Organizes the accumulation of assigned discipline technical information (redlined construction drawings, RFIs, NCRs); prepare design change notices and reviews conformance records. Prepare construction reports telling the construction story.
• May monitor material procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline.
• May be asked to initiate and maintains records for potential contract claims, progress reports, design change justifications, etc.

Requirements:

• A minimum eight (8) years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.
• P.Eng 
• Construction experience
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License
• Demonstrated technical writing and presentation skills, excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com