Ottawa Civil Engineer Job Vacancy in Nasittuq Corporation

NASITTUQ CORPORATION Ottawa, ON, CANADA
Geotechnical/Civil Engineer
Job Reference #: CMO-GEENG-0111

Reporting to the Supervisor of Facilities Engineering, the successful candidate will provide engineering services including design and technical support for roads and grounds on the North Warning system (NWS) Project.

Major responsibilities:
• Ensure the long-term serviceability of NWS grounds, including foundations for building and bulk fuel storage tanks, roads, helipads, runways and excavation/backfill of contaminated soils
• Review, prepare and develop erosion prevention plans, failure analysis, engineering designs and Preventative Maintenance Inspection plans (PMI’s)
• Develop Additional Work Requirement (AWR) project files including scope and justification, business case analysis, risk and impact analysis, preliminary and final designs and preliminary and final costing estimates
• Prepare and complete engineering designs for projects on the approved Five Year Business Plan (FYBP) and brief projects at technical design review meetings
• Apply the knowledge of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, groundwater conditions, foundation engineering and construction techniques to building foundations, excavation methods, earth dams and embankments, foundations for pavements, floor slabs and other relevant aspects of construction work

This position will be required to travel to the Arctic periodically to perform engineering inspections and design research and to conduct site visits at the NWS northern sites.

Education/Skills/Qualifications:
• Degree in civil engineering with geotechnical specialty
• Currently registered as a P.Eng in Ontario, or ability to obtain the professional designation within six months from date of hire
• Minimum five years related experience in design and support of geotechnical engineering projects and soil remediation, preferably in cold weather environments
• Thorough working knowledge of: geotechnical/materials engineering and familiar with the National Masters Specification (NMS)
• PMP designation an asset
• Strong report writing skills and verbal communication skills
• Adaptability, ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-culturally
• The incumbent must have a valid driver’s license, be eligible for SECRET security clearance, and pass a company pre-employment medical

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply quoting the reference number above and whether you are a Canadian Citizen by January 26, 2011 directly to:
Human Resources Recruitment
Email: recruit@nasittuq.ca Fax: (613) 787-3888