Senior Geotechnical/Structural Engineer

Job Description

## Senior Geotechnical/Structural Engineer - Edmonton**Location:** Edmonton, AB, Canada **Career Number:** 3759 **Date Posted:** 2025-08-25## Working at DFIAs a privately owned company, with innovation as a core value, DFI has the unique ability to provide you with experiences that put your ideas into action. Over the past 50+ years, the relentless pursuit of excellence and self sufficiency has led DFI to grow from a small, one-truck operation into a multi-national company that works across the globe delivering world-class products and services across a vast array of industries. Our own independent ERW pipe mill, our 54-acre storage yard, 200,000 square feet of shop space (featuring overhead cranes, vehicle exhaust extraction, and mechanic pits), our in-house engineers, our custom-built cranes, and internal international opportunities are all examples of what proudly sets us apart. We recognize that none of the above could be achieved without a world class workforce, so let us invest in you. Join our team.## Job ProfileThe Senior Geotechnical / Structural Engineer is the technical expert on all civil/geotechnical and structural engineering activities that arise throughout the entire lifecycle of a project, from bid to commissioning. This position acts as a subject matter expert on foundation/piling design and shoring wall design. Benefits: • Comprehensive Health and Dental plan • RRSP Matching • Employee Referral Program • Professional Development Allowance • Employee preferred fuel pricing program • Career advancement opportunities • Employee Assistance Program • Employee discounts at participating vendors #dficareers## Job Duties* Provide technical guidance and professional development to junior staff including engineers, technicians, and draftsperson(s)* Design of Helical Piles, Steel and Concrete Driven Piles, CIP, CFA* Design of shoring systems (Sheet piles – Soldier pile and Lagging)* Design of steel frames, walers and bracings for sheet pile vaults, concrete caps, etc.* Maintain professional permits and licensing of applicable regulatory and professional associations* Manage and/or review projects from the proposal stage through to completion, including allocation of budgets, personnel and resources and client relationships* Coordinate with project management teams and other discipline leads to manage project deliverables, ensuring schedule and budget are achieved* Maintain and develop client relations* Maintain technical proficiency, including participation in professional practice groups and organizations* Serve as foundations technical matter expert in design and point of contact for all matters related to foundation engineering* Act as engineer of record* Assess projects to determine requirements* Provide excellent customer service and a commitment to technical excellence* Prepare drawings and schematic designs based on project requirements* Study and assess drawings, plans, specifications, and other documents relating to construction projects* Collaborate and interact with construction teams, outside project developers and consultants* Initiate and ensure standard civil engineering discipline in drawings and plans including geotechnical, civil, and structural analyses* Work with staff and consultants creating and validating design alternatives with the help of various design software* Interacts and provides support to the design staff to ensure designs are appropriate, compatible, and safe* Support Estimators, Technical Services Specialists and Operations personnel in managing and executing multiple tasks and projects* Responsible for providing training and work guidance to applicable stakeholders, while continuing to perform the day-to-day activities of the position* Responsibilities and objectives are assigned with considerable autonomy for decision-making using technical, professional, or business standards and ethics. Work may be periodically reviewed.* Other duties as assigned## Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Geotechnical Engineering* Registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and any other jurisdictions are an asset* Postgraduate degree (in Geotechnical or Structural discipline) is an asset* Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and demonstrated management of projects related to design and installation of foundation / shoring projects* Experience with concrete design would be an asset* Project Management skills are necessary, with an ability to track timelines, meet budgets, and schedules* Demonstrated ability developing excellent customer relationships, positive staff working environments and developing new business opportunities* Strong workplace safety practices and training* Strong communication and report writing skills* Demonstrated computer skills #J-18808-Ljbffr