Geotechnical Engineer

Job summary

Support senior geotechnical engineers with investigations and analyses across laboratory, field, and office projects. Conduct field and laboratory testing, monitor construction and instrumentation, and assist with project coordination, proposals, reports, business development, and procedure development.

Job details

Harbourside Geotechnical Consultants (HGC), a leading consulting engineering firm in eastern Canada, is looking for a Junior to Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Stoney Creek, Ontario. As part of the Harbourside Group of Companies, HGC specializes in geotechnical and materials engineering in support of construction, transportation, and heavy civil infrastructure projects with an emphasis on bridges, marine structures, and construction engineering. Harbourside is one of the fastest-growing engineering groups in Atlantic Canada and have a reputation for working on technically challenging and high-profile projects. As an employee-owned company, Harbourside provides a work environment that fosters engagement and a sense of accountability. As a geotechnical engineer you will provide support to experienced senior geotechnical engineers on a wide variety of projects. Under the direction of senior staff, you will aid in the investigation and analyses of geotechnical projects and become part of the day-to-day activities at HGC. What You'll Be Doing The work would consist of a variety of laboratory, field, and office work which may include: Performing geotechnical investigations; Performing field QA/QC monitoring, inspection, and testing; Performing laboratory and field testing of soils; Installing and monitoring instrumentation; Helping with project coordination, proposal writing, and report writing; Performing site visits to gather information and carry-out construction site review; Marketing and selling engineering services; and Helping develop operating, safety, and laboratory procedures. What you Bring The successful candidate shall: Have an undergraduate or graduate degree in geotechnical, geological, or civil engineering; Be eligible for registration or currently registered with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) as a Professional Engineer; Be ambitious and have a strong desire to expand their knowledge in geotechnical engineering; Be adaptable, flexible, have a willingness to learn and an aptitude for technical work; Have strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills; Be highly self-motivated and capable of completing tasks on schedule with minimal supervision; Show strong initiative, innovation, and a commitment to excellence; and Have a valid driver’s licence. The ideal candidate would also have an aptitude for business development and have some experience in engineering or construction environments. Our Commitment We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. All applications will be handled confidentially. Pay: $65,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

What you’ll do

Support senior geotechnical engineers with investigations and analyses across laboratory, field, and office projects. Conduct field and laboratory testing, monitor construction and instrumentation, and assist with project coordination, proposals, reports, business development, and procedure development.

Requirements

An undergraduate or graduate degree in geotechnical, geological, or civil engineering is required, along with eligibility for or registration as a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario and a valid driver's licence. The candidate should be motivated to develop geotechnical expertise, communicate effectively, work independently, and demonstrate adaptability, initiative, and sound decision-making; engineering or construction experience and business development aptitude are assets.

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred
• safety procedures · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Geotechnical Investigation
• Field Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• Inspection and Testing
• Soil Testing
• Instrumentation Installation and Monitoring
• Project Coordination
• Proposal Writing
• Report Writing
• Construction Site Review
• Business Development
• Laboratory Procedures
• Safety Procedures
• Communication
• Decision-Making
• Initiative
• Adaptability

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Consulting

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