Junior Geotechnical Engineer
Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, highlighted by our recent acquisition of McIntosh Perry—now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.
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A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.
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The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you?
Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.
Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability!
The Role:
The Geotechnical group boasts a foundations engineering group with experience in delivering solutions spanning residential to large-scale infrastructure projects for both private and public sector clients. To supplement the foundations team, the geotechnical team is complimented by seasoned pavement engineers specializing in expert pavement design, evaluation, and management. Our team is well-equipped to handle diverse challenges, and operating two CCIL certified laboratories, we ensure rigorous testing for soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt. As an integral part of Egis' unwavering commitment to a diverse clientele, our geotechnical team plays a pivotal role in ensuring project success.
You’ll work in a hybrid environment, spending significant time working in the field and have the opportunity to work from the office or home to execute on assigned deliverables and collaborate with the team.
The ideal candidate will have the following background, skills and attributes:
- Completion of a university degree in Civil Engineering;
- Education specifically in Geotechnical Engineering is an asset;
- Experience with borehole drilling;
- Demonstrated willingness to learn;
- Available to work flexible schedules and travel to site locations for extended periods of time within Ontario;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
- Bilingual (English/French) would be an asset;
- Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills and ability to think creatively;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team; and
- Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle with valid registration and insurance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Geotechnical field activities including but not limited to borehole layout, geotechnical drilling, cross-fall measurement, and traffic control;
- Pavement design including data processing, design and analysis and report writing;
- Conducting material field testing such as field compaction testing, wet concrete sampling, and concrete and asphalt coring, as part of QC or QA programs;
- Assisting in laboratory testing, for soils, aggregate; concrete and asphalt;
- Assisting Laboratory Supervisor in maintaining the laboratory in appropriate working condition;
- Participating in activities related to the quality system;
- Maintaining a safe working environment by complying with all safety codes, guidelines, and regulations and indicated by the Egis Health and Safety Officer;
- Participating in all assigned Health and Safety training programs;
- Attending in technical training programs as required;
- Maintaining strong and effective working relationship with McIntosh Perry’s staff as well as clients and subcontractors; and
- Willingness to learn office and scheduling skills is an asset.
Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.
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