Geostructural Instrumentation Manager

GEI Consultants; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Geostructural Instrumentation Manager to lead their growing instrumentation practice. This role involves designing and maintaining sophisticated geotechnical systems, mentoring junior staff, and engaging in business development. You will interface with key clients and agencies, ensuring compliance with monitoring requirements while overseeing exciting construction projects. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in civil engineering, strong communication skills, and a passion for innovation in geotechnical instrumentation. Join a team dedicated to excellence in engineering solutions and make a significant impact on infrastructure projects across North America.

Qualifications

• 15-20+ years of experience in geotechnical instrumentation and civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of civil and geotechnical principles.
• Experience with SQL, Python, and online visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain geotechnical instrumentation systems and interpret data.
• Manage junior staff and coordinate field operations.
• Develop partnerships with clients and manage project budgets.

Skills

Geotechnical Instrumentation

Civil Engineering Principles

Data Interpretation

Business Development

SQL

Python

Communication Skills

Field Work

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer’s License

Tools

Leica Equipment

GeoMos Monitoring Solution

MissionOS

Job description

Job Description

Description

Your role at GEI. GEI Canada’s instrumentation practice continues to grow, and we are seeking a Geostructural Instrumentation Manager to join us. The preferred candidate will be experienced in the design, installation, and maintenance of geotechnical instrumentation systems. These systems will include movement monitoring of structures utilizing automated motorized total stations, vibration and noise monitors, online data visualization, and geotechnical downhole instrumentation such as inclinometers, observation wells, vibrating wire piezometers, and borehole extensometers.

This position includes interfacing directly with existing clients and identifying and developing new clients both within GEI and externally. There will be frequent interaction with agencies on behalf of our clients to guide the permitting process; this requires a strong understanding of their monitoring requirements. Example agencies are Metrolinx, MTO, Infrastructure Ontario, City of Toronto, and various US agencies as needed to collaborate with GEI’s US teams.

This position will be supported by our current instrumentation team and other senior professional engineers. Construction projects will include foundations, tunneling, and excavations support systems, ground improvement, and environmental work.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Designing, installing, and maintaining geotechnical, geostructural, and civil instrumentation systems, and collecting and interpreting instrumentation data. Preparing summary reports based on monitoring data.
• Managing and mentoring junior and intermediate geostructural instrumentation and field staff. Reviewing reports and deliverables prepared by staff, and coordinating GEI field staff.
• Business development, including developing partnerships with clients, preparing proposals, and managing project budgets and invoicing.
• Applying civil and geotechnical engineering principles for decision-making and reporting, including reviews for conformance and coordination of specialized testing.

Other responsibilities include

• Generating geotechnical instrumentation/monitoring proposals and cost estimates based on contract drawings and agency requirements.
• Creating monitoring programs for development and heavy-civil projects.
• Installing and monitoring inclinometers, extensometers, vibrating wire piezometers, observation wells, seismographs, and robotic total station systems.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation equipment.
• Traveling to project sites as required, within North America.
• Participating in technical committees and industry events.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc in Civil Engineering with a focus on Geotechnical or related studies.
• Professional Engineer’s license, or ability to obtain one, preferred.
• 15-20+ years of experience.
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation equipment.
• Experience with Leica equipment and GeoMos Monitoring Solution is a plus.
• Experience with online instrumentation visualization tools like MissionOS.
• Knowledge of wiring electronics and remote communications.
• Skills in soldering, wiring, electrical assembly, cabling, and low voltage electrical systems are a plus.
• Computer skills and programming experience with SQL, Python, XML, or similar languages preferred.
• Surveying experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of civil and geotechnical principles, with the ability to communicate observations effectively.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 25% or more as needed.
• Ability to perform field work.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license.

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