GeoSolv - Project Designer or Engineer

at  GeoSolv Design Build

We are GeoSolv, leading geotechnical design-build contractor in Canada and trusted solutions provider to contractors, developers, owners, engineers and architects seeking cost-effective approaches to soil challenges.  We are design-builders focused on lowering soil-related risk for our clients and saving them time and money. We deliver a wide range of ground reinforcement/improvement solutions for new, existing, and natural structures. Our team of geotechnical engineering and construction experts understands that each project is unique and requires a customized plan to find solutions that are alternatives to massive over-excavation and replacement or costly deep foundations.
In this role you will be working with our Engineering Team on designs for project pursuits, completing full designs of awarded projects, and reviewing quality control and installations from the field level on projects that are being installed.  You will participate at all levels of a project related to design, from the project inception to its completion.

In the Project Designer or Engineer role you will:

• Conduct engineering analyses and designs for design-build services with a focus on ground improvement.
• Coordinate and prepare analysis, design, shop drawings and construction records.
• Develop quantity information for estimating pricing/costing of projects.
• Review project documents, specification and drawings in preparation of feasibility reports, proposals and quotes to support prospecting/sales efforts.
• Attend meeting with structural, geotechnical engineers and contractors’ developers to support the pursuit of projects.
• Provide technical feedback and work in a team environment with other members of the team.
• Take on quality control and on-site work where necessary including testing and tracking progress and completion of other site related work including as-built and basic layout work as needed.
• Complete quality control review and troubleshoot with Quality Control Technician either on site or from office.
• Promote and represent GeoSolv in all professional settings.
• Work on and travel to sites or offices within Ontario (other provinces where requested).
• Organize and prioritize workload to meet project timelines.
• Adhere to GeoSolv’s Health and Safety (H&S) Policy and take on H&S volunteer duties where required.
• Other duties as required.

Training and coaching on job responsibilities will be provided through onboarding and as you gain experience with the team. For the first 6 months, the above will likely be related to a specific project or projects and your training will be immersive into all aspects of the project(s).
This position offers career growth, and the successful candidate will gradually take on with more design work as they learn the construction, site coordination, and quality control aspects of GeoSolv’s operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering Required, Masters in Geotechnical Engineering is an asset.
• E.I.T. or Licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• Solid understanding of soil mechanics and structural loading conditions.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in the field of geotechnical engineering.
• Experience with design of foundations, ground improvement, shoring and piling systems an asset.
• Knowledge or experience in design-build construction is preferred.
• Experience with tender documents, drawings, and specifications
• Project coordination or management experience an asset
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to interface with clients and design teams.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Valid G driver’s license and own transportation.
• Proficiency in design software an asset: (e.g. AutoCAD, Settle3D, Slide, SlopeW, Plaxis, other).

Working with GeoSolv
This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive total compensation package health benefits, and a Group RSP plan. Salary will be dependent on level of experience.
Our office is located in Woodbridge, and you’ll be required to do some local travel and be on job sites daily at first and then potentially less frequently as your aptitude and interest shifts to design. Working from home will be a portion of your typical week and a mixed office-home approach will be discussed.
GeoSolv is a close-knit professional that enjoys having fun together. Our team loves that we’re nimble and able to make important decisions quickly, that employee engagement is always on our radar, and that there are plenty of opportunities to grow into different areas. You’ll also get to see a full spectrum unique to our company from concept to design, to construction and then see a finished structure founded on GeoSolv that you worked on months or years later - we can’t think of anything more satisfying than that!
We are an equal opportunity employer. Please contact Human Resources by email at kate@hrbydesign.ca if you require any accommodation in order to fully participate in our recruitment process.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Experience:

• Geotechnical Engineering: 4 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• E.I.T. or P.Eng. (required)
• Valid G driver’s and clean driving record (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Conduct engineering analyses and designs for design-build services with a focus on ground improvement.
• Coordinate and prepare analysis, design, shop drawings and construction records.
• Develop quantity information for estimating pricing/costing of projects.
• Review project documents, specification and drawings in preparation of feasibility reports, proposals and quotes to support prospecting/sales efforts.
• Attend meeting with structural, geotechnical engineers and contractors’ developers to support the pursuit of projects.
• Provide technical feedback and work in a team environment with other members of the team.
• Take on quality control and on-site work where necessary including testing and tracking progress and completion of other site related work including as-built and basic layout work as needed.
• Complete quality control review and troubleshoot with Quality Control Technician either on site or from office.
• Promote and represent GeoSolv in all professional settings.
• Work on and travel to sites or offices within Ontario (other provinces where requested).
• Organize and prioritize workload to meet project timelines.
• Adhere to GeoSolv’s Health and Safety (H&S) Policy and take on H&S volunteer duties where required.
• Other duties as required