Junior Geotechnical Engineer

Company Description

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Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects. 

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you. 

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Job Description

For its office in Sherbrooke, CIMA+’s Environment & Earth Sciences Department is currently looking for a CEP or Junior Engineer to join its geotechnical team. You will work in multidisciplinary engineering teams composed mainly of geotechnical and geological engineers and environmental specialists.

Your expertise in Soil Mechanics will lead you to work on projects involving the design, rehabilitation or construction of buildings, engineering structures, hydraulic or earthworks structures, slope stability, soil dynamics, roads, temporary and permanent retaining structures, deep and conventional foundations, etc.

Thanks to your expertise, you will provide added value in terms of innovation, client support and multidisciplinary integration of all CIMA+’s areas of expertise, while engineering for people.

We offer a flexible hybrid work mode allowing you to work from home and from one of our offices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct complete geotechnical studies from planning to report writing, including surveys, drilling, laboratory tests, as well as design recommendations
• Inspect, assess the safety and bring concrete and earth dams up to standard
• Coordinate studies, engineering, field work, subcontractors and suppliers
• Prepare tender documents to respond to interdepartmental or public service offers
• In collaboration with the draftspersons, prepare plans and specifications for earthworks, slope stabilization, bank protection, etc.
• Participate in the training and supervision of interns or Candidates to the Engineering Profession (CEP)
  
  

Qualifications

• University degree in civil or geological engineering and specialization in geotechnics. A master's degree in hydrogeology or soil dynamics or permafrost would be an asset
• Have applied for registration or be a member of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
• Knowledge of slope stability, flow and/or finite element analysis software
• Project management skills to ensure compliance with budgets, established deadlines and administrative monitoring of files
• Fluency in French and English, both oral and written, is required for this position in order to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including our clients, partners and cross-sector staff at the national level
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to ensure effective communication with clients on the progress of work
• Ability to work simultaneously on various projects
  
  

Contact Réna Chont

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Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

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