Geotechnical Engineer-In-Training

Exp Global Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is committed to innovative solutions for built and natural environments. This full-time role offers the chance to work closely with a dynamic team of Earth and Environmental professionals on exciting projects in Atlantic Canada. You will be responsible for field inspections, laboratory testing, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to develop your technical skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a vibrant and collaborative workplace that values diversity and sustainable results.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full range of benefits

Access to leading edge software

Eligibility for company bonus programs

Collaborative working environment

Diverse range of projects

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil Engineering required.
• EIT designation or ability to obtain it is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections and laboratory testing for construction projects.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and assist in technical writing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Ability to work in a team

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

EIT designation

Tools

MS Word

Excel

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

This opportunity offers a full-time career-oriented position with our growing and dynamic team of Earth and Environmental professionals. In this role, you’ll have the ability to collaborate seamlessly with EXP’s multidisciplinary team in Halifax Nova Scotia, within the region and across the company on some of Atlantic Canada’s largest and most exciting projects!

Your Role & Responsibilities:

• Working closely with Project Managers, the successful candidate will be responsible mainly for various field inspections and investigations, the completion of laboratory testing, and associated reporting for construction projects and investigations.
• Executing geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations, including test pit and borehole investigations, logging and sampling of soils, groundwater, and bedrock.
• Executing laboratory materials testing (concrete compressive strength testing, grain size analysis, proctors, etc.) and field inspection work as may be necessary (asphalt – field compaction, concrete – field casting of concrete cylinders, slump, air content, and soil – field compaction testing).
• Executing assignments requiring general familiarity with a broad field of materials laboratory/field testing, geotechnical engineering, general construction, earth moving projects and civil engineering.
• Construction oversite for buildings, bridges and other infrastructure.
• Developing technical knowledge of pile foundation inspection and PDA testing.
• Developing technical skills in Geotechnical Analyses including, bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability, seepage, etc.
• Preparing clear and concise laboratory testing and field inspection reports, and reviewing, as necessary, laboratory and field inspection reports.
• Assisting senior staff with writing technical reports.
• Working with senior staff when dealing with difficult, complex and unusual matters and decisions.
• Continuing own technical skills development and propagation of those skills to others.

Qualifications & Experience:

• University degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT designation, or the ability to obtain the designation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment, managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to work both outside and in an office environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as advanced technical writing abilities.
• Strong computer skills using word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics applications such as MS Word, Excel, AutoCAD, GIS.
• Proficient problem-solving skills.
• Applies knowledge with CCIL, ASTM and CSA testing methodology and laboratory and field testing procedures.
• Willingness to travel and participate in field work.
• Be a motivated self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and reliable vehicle.

What EXP Can Offer:

• Competitive salary and full range of benefits.
• Access to leading edge software and technology.
• Eligibility to participate in company bonus programs.
• Vibrant, highly functional, and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of local, regional, and national projects.

Job Info

• Job Identification 110275
• Posting Date 04/10/2025, 08:22 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 90 Lovett Lake Court, Halifax, NS, B3S0H6, CA