Geotechnical Construction Advisor

Jobtailor; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a geotechnical engineer to observe conditions on active construction and grading sites in southwestern Ontario and advise clients and contractors on soils, bearing, groundwater and constructability. You will assess subgrade, fill, excavation and provide practical field input.

Coordinate with remote geotechnical staff and testing labs, prepare field notes and memoranda, and escalate significant findings to the project engineer.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in civil or geotechnical engineering or related discipline
• P.Eng. in good standing with PEO preferred
• P.Geo., C.E.T. or equivalent grounding will be considered
• Knowledge of soils, earthworks and foundation construction in SW Ontario
• Experience on active construction sites and field inspections
• Strong written and verbal English communication
• Valid Ontario G class license and own transport
• Residence within reasonable driving distance of Sarnia-London corridor

Responsibilities

• Attend active construction and grading sites to observe conditions and advise clients and contractors on geotechnical matters
• Support clients on construction logistics and sequencing, including site access and earthworks phasing
• Assess subgrade, fill and excavation conditions in the field and flag departures from design
• Provide practical input on soil behaviour, bearing, groundwater and constructability
• Prepare concise field notes and memoranda for the project engineer
• Escalate significant findings to the project engineer
• Coordinate with remote geotechnical staff, drilling contractors and labs
• Share knowledge with junior engineers and field technicians
• Represent Vertex professionally to clients and municipal staff
• Support clients on active projects in southwestern Ontario

Skills

Client Advising

Team Coordination

Problem Solving

Clear Communication

Mentoring Junior Engineers

Education

Degree or diploma in civil/geotechnical engineering

P.Eng. in good standing (preferred)

P.Geo. / CET or equivalent grounding (considered)

Tools

Job description

• Attend active construction and grading sites to observe conditions and advise clients and contractors on geotechnical matters
• Support clients on construction logistics and sequencing, including site access, staging, earthworks phasing, material placement, and weather and drainage constraints
• Assess subgrade, fill and excavation conditions in the field and flag departures from design assumptions early
• Provide practical, locally informed input on soil behaviour, bearing conditions, groundwater and constructability
• Prepare concise field notes, photographs and memoranda for the responsible Vertex project engineer
• Escalate significant findings promptly to the responsible Vertex engineer
• Coordinate with Vertex’s remote geotechnical staff, drilling contractors and testing laboratories
• Share practical knowledge with Vertex’s junior engineers and field technicians
• Represent Vertex professionally to clients, contractors and municipal staff
• Support clients on active construction and grading projects in southwestern Ontario

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in civil or geotechnical engineering, or a closely related discipline
• P.Eng. in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) preferred
• P.Geo., C.E.T. or an academic background with equivalent practical grounding will also be considered
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of soils, earthworks and foundation construction in southwestern Ontario
• Knowledge of glacial tills, lacustrine and varved clays, silty deposits and shallow groundwater conditions in the Lambton, Middlesex, Elgin and Chatham-Kent areas
• Experience on active construction sites, including subgrade inspection, fill placement and compaction, excavation and shoring, and dewatering
• Confidence advising clients directly and making a defensible call in the field
• Clear written and verbal communication in English, including ability to write concise field memoranda
• Valid Class G Ontario driver’s licence
• Own transportation
• Current or obtainable construction site safety training
• Residence within reasonable driving distance of the Sarnia-London corridor

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in geotechnical engineering with a focus on soil behavior, earthworks, and foundation construction, particularly in southwestern Ontario. Proficient in advising clients and contractors on construction logistics and site conditions while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Geotechnical Engineering Degree
• P.Eng. Certification
• Soil Behavior Knowledge
• Construction Site Experience
• Clear Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Subgrade Inspection
• Fill Placement
• Excavation and Shoring
• Dewatering
• Earthworks Phasing
• Material Placement
• Groundwater Assessment
• Construction Logistics
• Field Note Preparation
• Site Condition Assessment

Soft Skills

• Client Advising
• Team Coordination
• Problem Solving
• Professional Representation
• Mentoring Junior Engineers

Certifications & Qualifications

• P.Eng. Certification
• P.Geo. Certification
• C.E.T. Certification
• Construction Site Safety Training

Industry Keywords

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Soil Mechanics
• Foundation Construction
• Southwestern Ontario
• Glacial Tills
• Lacustrine Clays
• Silty Deposits
• Groundwater Conditions
• Construction Logistics
• Active Construction Sites