Senior Geotechnical Technician

EXP • Ottawa, ON

5d • CA$62,000 - CA$82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

EXP is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Technician to join their Geotechnical/Materials Testing team within the Earth & Environmental sector in Ottawa, ON. This employee-owned company values diversity and aims to provide innovative solutions for the world's built and natural environments. The role involves supervising drilling and sampling, preparing logs, evaluating foundations, monitoring groundwater, overseeing site grading, and conducting various material tests. The successful applicant may also receive training in concrete and soils lab support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or diploma in Civil Engineering Technician/Technologist
• Minimum 5 years (technician/technologist) or 2 years (EIT) of relevant experience, preferably from a consulting engineering office environment
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel throughout Southern Ontario job sites
• Strong written and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of MTO, CSA, CCIL, and ASTM procedures

Responsibilities

• Supervision of drilling and soil sampling
• Preparation of borehole logs and borehole location plan in AutoCAD
• Carry out shallow and deep foundation evaluations and reviews
• Monitor groundwater elevations and sampling
• Monitoring site grading activities (including limited surveying)
• In-situ soil density and compaction
• Concrete, mortar, and grout sampling and testing
• Asphalt sampling and testing
• Work closely with contractors, consultants and municipal personnel
• Provide support in the concrete and soils lab (with training)

Benefits

• Mileage and expense reimbursement for travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree