Intermediate Civil-Geotechnical Engineer

BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm with over 800 employees across Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety, and Human Resources. We collaborate as ‘One Team’ to solve critical applied earth science challenges globally, with offices in Canada, the United States, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia. Our flat management structure fosters innovation, excellence, and transparency in a casual, dynamic, and inclusive work environment. BGC supports professional growth through training, mentoring, and social and wellness activities.

About the role

The Intermediate Civil-Geotechnical Engineer will join our growing team in Anchorage, AK, working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary project teams on transportation infrastructure and related civil-geotechnical projects. This role involves technical design, analysis, and field work for projects including slope stabilization, foundations, and earth retention systems. The ideal candidate will have solid field experience, including geotechnical drilling and construction observation, and will be eligible for professional registration within 1 year of hire. Regular travel to other BGC offices and project locations is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical investigations, analyses, and design for projects including slope stabilization, earthworks, foundations, and earth retention systems
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to proposal development
• Complete field logs of boreholes in both soil and rock during subsurface investigations
• Perform field inspections and site visits during construction phases
• Interpret in-situ and laboratory test results and instrumentation data
• Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to ensure quality and technical excellence
• Support project delivery, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with internal teams and clients
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff as appropriate

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• 5–8 years of relevant industry experience, or 3–6 years with a master’s degree
• Existing Professional Engineer (PE) designation or eligible for registration as a PE in the USA within 1 year of hire
• Experience with field investigation techniques such as soil visual-manual descriptions, rock core logging, SPT sampling, CPT soundings, test pits, and geophysical surveys
• Solid understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical design principles, including limit equilibrium analysis, ASD and LRFD foundation analysis, and lateral earth pressure and earth retention
• Familiarity with cold regions engineering principles (frost heave, permafrost, thermal design)
• Familiarity with geotechnical software such as SLOPE/W, Slide2, RSPile, LPile, PLAXIS, TEMP/W, FLAC, or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a field pickup truck; BGC will review your driving history via a driver’s abstract
• Current passport

Position Requirements

• Compliance with BGC’s drug and alcohol policy, including pre-field work testing and potential random testing as required by clients
• Willingness to receive vaccinations (e.g., yellow fever, COVID-19, malaria) for travel and field assignments, with accommodations available upon request

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Existing Canadian Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) Registration or eligibility for registration within 5 years
• Experience with deep and shallow foundation design (spread footings, driven piles, drilled shafts, micropiles)
• Experience with rock anchor, bolt, or dowel design
• Exposure to earth retention systems (lateral earth pressure diagrams; design of shoring, soil nail walls, tieback walls, MSE walls)
• Prior experience in consulting engineering or construction

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• LTD, Life, AD&D, and Business Travel Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holidays
• Parental leave top-ups
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Flat management structure with flexible workplace arrangements (office and home)
• Social and wellness activities
• Casual and professional work environment

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this position is $90,000–$115,000 USD per annum, commensurate with job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus plan and a training allowance.