Company Description
Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.
Our values showcase everything we believe in:
A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.
A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.
A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.
The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you?
Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.
Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability!
Job Description
As part of the growth of Egis into North America our Geotechnical team is expanding its service offerings and expanding in Ontario. The Geotechnical group boasts a foundations engineering group with experience in delivering solutions spanning residential to large-scale infrastructure projects for both private and public sector clients. To supplement the foundations team, the geotechnical team is complimented by seasoned pavement engineers specializing in expert pavement design, evaluation, and management. Our team is well-equipped to handle diverse challenges, and operating two CCIL certified laboratories, we ensure rigorous testing for soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt. As an integral part of Egis' unwavering commitment to a diverse clientele, our geotechnical team plays a pivotal role in ensuring project success.
As a part of the expansion of the Geotechnical Team, Egis is looking for a person to lead our Ottawa based team with a focus on bridge and rail infrastructure projects and support the services offered by our laboratory.
- Manage and foster client relationships throughout the project term, including providing technical advice and managing project schedules and budgets.
- Managing the proposal process including preparing costs estimates for public and private sector markets.
- Project management of geotechnical investigation and design assignments including responsibility for project scope, schedule, quality, safety, and cost control.
- Geotechnical analysis, design and reporting.
- Liaise and collaborate with other disciplines within Egis on joint proposals and projects.
- Conduct site reviews as needed during conceptual, investigation, and construction phases.
- Liaise with clients, government and/or regulatory bodies as well as contractors.
- Play an active role in business development activities and marketing by establishing and maintaining positive client relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide guidance, mentoring and geotechnical design training to staff as required.
Qualifications
- Being a licensed member of Professional Engineers Ontario.
- A minimum of 15 years of consulting experience in Ontario.
- Demonstrated strong experience designing foundations for bridge and rail transit systems within Ontario.
- Previous experience with MTO projects and have RAQs certification (low to medium complexity) is an asset.
- Knowledge and working experience with applicable regulations, codes, and guidelines such as CFEM, CHBDC, OPSS, OBC, etc.
- Demonstrated experience working with or managing multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Previous construction inspection experience.
- Laboratory experience in reviewing/ordering testing or management of laboratory operations is an asset.
- Having strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Possession of a Graduate Degree in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering is an asset.
- Ability to demonstrate or provide evidence of project management skills, client management, and interpersonal skills.
- Possession of Class G driver’s license.
- Demonstrated project experience working with various municipalities across Ontario with preference given to previous experience within the Ottawa.
Additional Information
Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.
At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.
