Job Description
Do you have a background in soil mechanics and foundation engineering?
Are you interested in gaining new and specialized experience while working on innovative and interesting projects? Then come have a closer look at these positions.
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What can I expect to do in this role?
In this challenging role, you will:
- provide specialist engineering advice to staff across the province;
- carry out studies and evaluate ministry programs for appropriateness and effectiveness;
- do investigations and evaluations of new material, suppliers, equipment and processes.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
- You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
Technical Knowledge
- You have demonstrated knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of civil engineering, specifically soil mechanics and foundation engineering.
- You have good knowledge of geotechnical analysis, design and construction methods.
- You have of knowledge of structural design principles and methods.
Analytical, Investigative and Problem-Solving Skills
- You have analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills to assess foundation engineering reports, contract documents and complex engineering problems and evaluate solutions.
Communication Skills
- You have excellent communication skills to provide sound engineering advice, make technical presentations, develop and write formal specifications and reports.
- You have interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships.
Leadership and Project Management Skills/Knowledge
- You know project management methodologies to provide supervision to ministry staff and foundation engineering consultants on project specific basis to ensure projects and initiatives are delivered
- You have leadership skills to provide technical supervision and technical leadership