Senior Engineer, Geotechnical

Disability Solutions - Homewood, PA

Full-time - Senior

Homewood, PA

About the position

The Senior Engineer, Geotechnical is responsible for providing geotechnical engineering expertise for planning, inspection, and design of construction and railway maintenance projects. This role involves implementing CN's grade and slope stabilization program, identifying ground hazards, and developing mitigation plans to reduce the potential for grade and slope failure. The position also includes providing technical solutions to geotechnical problems, coordinating with internal departments and external consultants, and managing financial budgetary control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct the implementation of technically sound and economical solutions to geotechnical problems in all phases of company activities, excluding bridge and building foundations.
• Oversee CN's grade and slope stabilization program.
• Identify ground hazards, inspect, and monitor the status of ground hazard locations, and develop mitigation plans to reduce the potential for grade and slope failure.
• Collaborate with Design and Construction (D&C) and direct the activities of construction contractors engaged in stabilization work for CN.
• Select and hire contractors, establishing terms and conditions of work, suitable budget, payment approval, and implementation coordination.
• Provide urgent and rapid emergency response and support for ground hazard incidents (e.g., track foundation failures, embankment failures, rockslides, washouts).
• Direct and control the activities of consulting engineers engaged in geotechnical engineering.
• Select and hire geotechnical consultants for complex projects, establish terms and conditions of work, determine suitable budget, approve payment, review findings, and coordinate implementation.
• Keep abreast of research and technological developments through technical literature, conferences, and seminars.
• Provide, develop, and deliver training courses and geotechnical guidelines for employees.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Experience in natural hazards risk management, rock slope and embankment slope stabilization, retaining wall design, geotechnical drilling and instrumentation.
• Bachelor's Degree in Applied Science, Civil or Geological Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, depending on the level of experience.
• Eligible for registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

Nice-to-haves

• Railway experience
• Any designation related to geotechnical engineering.

Benefits

• Paid training and opportunities for long-term career development.
• Recognition for hard work and contributions to the company.