Junior Project Engineer (Geotechnical)

at  Manitoba Government

JUNIOR PROJECT ENGINEER (GEOTECHNICAL)

EG1 Engineer 1
Regular/full-time
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Water Infrastructure, Engineering & Technical Service
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 43241
Salary(s): EG1 $52,503.00 - $66,707.00 per year
Closing Date: October 4, 2024
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Your cover letter and resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of geotechnical investigation, instrumentation, and field and laboratory testing methods.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles and analyses.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be able to work overtime including weekends and be able to be away from home for extended periods
• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering. Registered or eligible for registration as an Engineering Intern with the Association of Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM).
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence
• Must be able to do frequent visits to work sites within the province by ground and air which may require overnight stays (possibly in a camp environment). Site visits may be in isolated areas and / or areas with poor reception.
• While at outdoor work sites including water, exposure to construction equipment, traffic, fabrication plants, noise, dust, hand/power tools, moving equipment, slip-trip-fall, carrying/twisting, insects, and vegetation & sharp objects.
• Exposure to driving in difficult terrain and extreme weather conditions. Working outdoors in both winter and summer in extreme temperatures. Working near or in-water
• Physical Effort: Continuous standing, Continuous walking, Climbing, Lifting and carrying (0-50 lbs)
• Satisfactory Certificate of medical fitness

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Knowledge of geotechnical investigation, instrumentation, and field and laboratory testing methods.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles and analyses.
• Ability to work successfully independently.
• Ability to work respectfully and productively within teams.
• Interpersonal skills to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
• Organizational and time management skills to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• The ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills.

Desired:

• Experience with and/ or knowledge of water related projects and how geotechnical engineering plays a role.
• Experience with and/ or knowledge of geotechnical construction means and methods.
• Experience with and/ or knowledge of geotechnical engineering software and tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365.

Duties:
Under the supervision of the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, the Junior Project Engineer (Geotechnical Engineering Intern) is responsible for performing technical work related to the preservation, design and construction of provincial waterway infrastructure including: condition inspection; geotechnical drilling; geotechnical instrumentation installation and monitoring; emergency flood response; preliminary and detailed geotechnical design; tender preparation; preparation of design and construction drawings; planning studies; project management; and contract administration and construction inspection functions while adhering to Department standards, policies, and specifications.

Please refer the Job description for details