Civil Engineering Technologist â Laboratory Specialist

BGC Engineering; Fredericton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

BGC Engineering is looking for a skilled Civil Engineering Technologist for their Fredericton lab. This role involves advanced geotechnical testing, mentoring laboratory staff, and ensuring high-quality results. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in soil mechanics and laboratory operations, along with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development and mentoring

Flexible workplace arrangements

Social and wellness activities

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in geotechnical laboratory testing and operations.
• 5 years of experience with direct simple shear testing, permeability and SWCC testing.
• Proven ability to lead laboratory teams and standardize testing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform index testing and advanced geotechnical testing of soil.
• Support BGC projects through interpreting laboratory results.
• Train and mentor laboratory staff.

Skills

Geotechnical testing

Laboratory operations

Critical state soil mechanics

Excellent communication

Education

National Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 700 employees spanning the fields of Engineering Geoscience Software Geomatics Data Science Accounting Administration Health & Safety and Human Resources. Alongside our clients and industry partners BGC works collaboratively as One Team dedicated to solving the worlds most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has offices locatedacross Canada the United States Chile the Dominican Republic and Australia.

Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation excellence and transparency and a casual dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.

We believe in One Team Excellence Curiosity Common Sense and Clarity.

The Role

BGC is seeking anexperienced Civil Engineering Technologistwith a strong background in advanced geotechnical laboratory testing to join our state-of-the-art soil and rock testing facility in Fredericton New Brunswick. This role is ideal for a highly skilled technologist with demonstrated expertise in critical state soil mechanics cyclic and monotonic shear testing and laboratory operations.

Our Fredericton lab specializes in strength compressibility and permeability testing of soil and rock using advanced systems such as cyclic dynamic simple shear servo-controlled triaxial and automated oedometer equipment. The successful candidate will serve as a technical expert and mentor overseeing complex testing programs and ensuring high-quality standards-compliant results.

Responsibilities

• Perform index testing and advanced geotechnical testing of soil
• Provide support to BGC projects through interpretation of advanced laboratory testing results and the selection of design parameters
• Support the execution of laboratory testing programs and managing multiple projects with varying deadlines and responsibilities
• Prepare laboratory test reports
• Train and mentor laboratory staff and laboratory visitors
• Follow lab procedures for safety and quality
• May support BGC projects with office-based geotechnical analyses when required

Required Education Experience & Competencies

• or National Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent education
• 10 years of experience in geotechnical laboratory testing and operations
• 5 years of experience conducting and interpreting results of each of the following tests :
• Direct simple shear (monotonic and cyclic)
• Slurry consolidometer permeability and SWCC testing
• Specialized training in geotechnical laboratory systems critical state soil mechanics and ISO / IEC 17025 auditing
• Strong knowledge of ASTM British Standards and SANS testing methodologies
• Proven ability to lead laboratory teams and standardize testing protocols
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills

Position Requirements

Drug & Alcohol Testing

To ensure we meet our clients compliance requirements and our workplace health and safety commitments BGC has a drug and alcohol policy that applies to this position. The policy states that an employee may be required to take a drug and alcohol test prior to engaging in field work. This testing could be requested within an employees first week or in the future as required. It is important to note that some clients also require random drug and alcohol testing and / or testing in the event of a health and safety accident or incident.

Drivers License

BGC requires that employees have a valid drivers license and that employees can drive a field pickup truck. Upon hiring BGCwill requirea drivers abstract to allow for a safety review of your driving history.

Travel and Vaccination

BGC is committed to maintaining a safe work environment to ensure the health and safety of employees while on business travel and during field assignments. To meet travel and client requirements employees may be required to receive vaccinations such as yellow fever COVID-19 malaria etc. If you require an accommodation or wish to discuss your situation please contact Human Resources. BGC requiresthat you have a current passport for this position.

Company Benefits

BGC offersour employees the following :

• Our One Team culture supporting health wellness safety and diversity

Health Dental and Vision coverage

• LTD Life AD&D and Business Travel Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave top ups
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Flat management structure
• Flexible workplace with office and home arrangements
• Social and wellness activities
• Casual and professional work environment

Equity Diversity and Inclusion

BGC strives to create a workplace where equity diversity and inclusion are embedded throughout our workplace culture and practices. Join us in our commitment to honour individuality ensure fairness and create a welcoming environment for everyone. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all candidates including those experiencing inequity such as racialized individuals Indigenous People women people of diverse sexual orientations identities and expressions veterans individuals with disabilities people of all faiths nationalities marital status ages and family status. For assistance or accommodation with your application please contact us at .

Additional Information

• Company Address : 330 Alison Boulevard Fredericton New Brunswick E3C 0A9
• Employment Type : Permanent Full-time
• Salary range : $45.67 - $ 52.88 per hour
• Language of Work : English

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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