Geotechnical EIT: Field Work and P.Eng Path

PRI; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PRI is looking for a Geotechnical EIT to join our growing Vancouver office. You will spend real time in the field, real time on the data, and work under the direct mentorship of senior Professional Engineers as you build toward your P.Eng.

The work spans land development, buildings, municipal and transportation infrastructure, and mining, including dams and tailings storage facilities, so you will see a genuine range of ground conditions and project types early in your career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Geological Engineering with geotechnical focus.
• Registered as an EIT with EGBC, or eligible for immediate registration.
• Strong grounding in soil and rock mechanics; familiarity with GeoStudio, AutoCAD, or GIS.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to work outdoors and travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out geotechnical site investigations, including drilling and test pit supervision, soil and rock logging, and in-situ testing such as SPT and CPT.
• Process and interpret data into borehole logs, subsurface profiles, cross-sections, and preliminary ground models.
• Perform routine analyses under senior direction, including bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability, and retaining wall and shoring checks.
• Gain exposure to seismic work and to dams, tailings facilities, and mine site geotechnical programs, including instrumentation and surveillance data.
• Prepare draft memos, figures, and report sections for senior review, and coordinate soil and rock laboratory testing.
• Attend site visits and conduct field reviews, documenting conditions and flagging issues to the responsible engineer.
• Build your competencies toward EGBC P.Eng. registration, with active support from your mentor and the firm.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Geological Engineering (geotechnical focus)

Tools

GeoStudio

AutoCAD

GIS tools

Job description

PRI is looking for a Geotechnical EIT to join our growing Vancouver office. You will spend real time in the field, real time on the data, and work under the direct mentorship of senior Professional Engineers as you build toward your P.Eng.

The work spans land development, buildings, municipal and transportation infrastructure, and mining, including dams and tailings storage facilities, so you will see a genuine range of ground conditions and project types early in your career.