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Higher Ground is built on a foundation of treating our people fairly and respectfully while holding them accountable as responsible professionals. We find this mentality creates a culture of accountability and empowerment with our engineers and scientists. If you’re tired of a work environment lacking this approach, we may have the position for you.

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CAREERS

Higher Ground Consulting is a growing team of professionals that offer careers in an enjoyable, dynamic and flexible work environment with opportunities to be exposed to a large variety of projects, membership, support, and competitive compensation. Above all else, we offer the follow-through on the commitments we make to you. We look to work with people that appreciate this and strive to do the same.

At Higher Ground Consulting we make room for the right people that enhance our team. Below are our high-need positions that we have identified and are actively looking to fill; however, if you are a motivated professional with the right experience, we would like to hear from you.

If you are interested in any of the positions below, please send an email to careers@hgc.solutions explaining a little about yourself while attaching your resume.

CURRENT OPENINGS

Junior Geotechnical Engineer

As a Junior Geotechnical Engineer, the successful applicant will assist in the development and execution of geotechnical programs to support engineering services for various civil heavy earthworks projects including earthen containment ponds, landfills, roads, dams, foundations, and miscellaneous infrastructure. The successful applicant will have the initiative and accountability to work independently and with a team in a rewarding and fast paced work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Geotechnical investigations (including site inspections, drilling, and sampling)
Laboratory analysis of soil samples
Groundwater monitoring and well installation
Assist more senior engineers with geotechnical design and analysis including (but not limited to) soil and rock engineering, soil dynamics, slope stability, and foundations
Assist more senior engineers with reporting and technical writing
Site inspection and supervision

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

Geotechnical or Civil engineering degree or equivalent
Graduate degree in Geotechnical Engineer would be an asset
Between 0-3 years experience
Previous drilling experience would be an asset
Exposure to large civil earthworks construction projects would be an asset
The applicant must be willing to travel and be in the field for extended periods
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are essential
Flexible and open to changing priorities and multi-tasking.
Creative, strategic, forward-thinking mindset.
Must be registered or be immediately eligible to register as an EIT with APEGA
Must have a valid driver’s license and be legally entitled to work in Canada

This position will be based in our Calgary, Alberta downtown office, located a few blocks from the Bow River in Eau Claire. Higher Ground Consulting offers a complete compensation package including competitive salary, health benefits and mobile phone allowance.

Higher Ground Consulting is a full service EPCM company that specializes in civil and environmental projects. HGC is made up of a dedicated team of professionals trained and experienced in project management, engineering, and design.

Interested candidates are asked to email a current cover letter and resume to careers@hgc.solutions.

Higher Ground Consulting (HGC) is a consulting company that specializes in earth, water and waste projects. HGC is made up of a dedicated team of professionals trained and experienced in project management, environmental science, engineering and design. The leadership team has spent almost their entire collective careers working in the Resource industry in Western Canada in a wide variety of roles.

The HGC work environment is dynamic and provides flexible hours. HGC’s head office is downtown, two blocks from the Bow River and bike path system.

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