Junior Geotechnical Field Engineer

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34000 people in over 30 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Geotechnical Field Technician / Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to support geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations for municipal transportation infrastructure land development and environmental projects throughout Ontario.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Professional Engineers and be responsible for supporting field investigation programs drilling operations soil and groundwater sampling borehole logging monitoring well inspections construction monitoring and technical field reporting.
This role combines field engineering site investigation and construction inspection responsibilities providing excellent exposure to geotechnical engineering practice.
The position is ideally suited to an early-career engineer with 1 to 3 years of experience who is pursuing professional licensure and enjoys hands-on field work in a dynamic consulting environment.

Role accountabilities:

• Support field investigations and drilling programs including coordination of borehole layouts soil and groundwater sampling logging and field data collection.
• Assist with geotechnical and hydrogeological monitoring activities including observation measurement and documentation of subsurface and groundwater conditions.
• Perform construction inspection and monitoring to verify that site activities and materials comply with project specifications drawings and quality requirements.
• Prepare accurate technical documentation including field notes borehole logs site records inspection reports and summary findings for project teams.
• Follow and promote health safety and quality procedures at all times ensuring safe work practices proper documentation and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Geological Geotechnical Environmental Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
• Must be an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with PEO or eligible to register with commitment to obtaining .
• Requires 23 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering construction inspection hydrogeological investigations environmental field services or similar consulting work.
• Co-op and internship experience may be counted toward the experience requirement.
• Preference for experience supporting drilling programs subsurface investigations and construction monitoring.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles soil mechanics field investigations soil sampling and borehole logging is needed.
• Must be able to prepare technical field records and reports with proficiency in Microsoft Office; borehole logging software is an asset.
• Requires a valid Ontario Class G drivers licence; Nuclear Density Gauge certification is considered an asset.
• Must be comfortable with outdoor fieldwork lifting up to 25 kg working on uneven terrain/construction sites travelling across Ontario and occasionally working extended hours.
• Strong fit candidates demonstrate health and safety commitment communication skills organization teamwork independence attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

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