Geotechnical Field Technician / Technologist

EXP; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Burnaby is seeking a Geotechnical Field Technician/Technologist to assist in investigations, logging soil/rock, and conducting inspections. Ideal candidates will have some construction experience and strong communication skills. This entry-level role offers an annual salary ranging from $50,000 to $75,000, based on experience. The firm promotes workplace equity and welcomes diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• 1-2 full construction seasons of relevant work experience.
• Have training in soils description and identification.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and work with EoRs to resolve geotechnical inquiries.
• Able to read drawings and specifications.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write clear field reports.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must have own vehicle and appropriate insurance coverage to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scope/costing of geotechnical investigations.
• Compile utility information, initiate BC One Calls, and obtain permits.
• Soil/rock logging during geotechnical investigations.
• Describe and classify soil/rock types.
• Transcribe soil logs using gINT.
• Support quality control work as needed.
• Conduct pile inspections and subgrade inspections.
• Perform field soil compaction testing.
• Drafting using AutoCAD.

Job description

Geotechnical Field Technician / Technologist

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Job Description

Geotechnical Field Technician / Technologist

Burnaby, BC

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.

Job Description

Geotechnical Field Technician / Technologist

Burnaby, BC

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.

Be our next Geotechnical Field Technician / Technologist !

Your work environment at EXP

• Assist in scope / costing of geotechnical investigations / field work
• Compile utility information, initiate BC One Calls, and obtain permits for geotechnical investigations
• Soil / rock logging during geotechnical investigations
• Describe and classify soil / rock types in accordance with ASTM and Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual
• Transcribe soil logs using gINT
• Support EXP Materials lab on conducting laboratory index testing, including moisture contents, proctor tests and sieve analyses, Atterberg limits, as needed
• Support EXP Materials on construction quality control QC work, as needed
• Support geotechnical EoR as Delegate by conducting pile inspections and subgrade inspections for footings and other quality assurance QA work, as needed
• Demonstrate a “Safety-First” focus and maintain a high standard of work
• Perform field soil compaction testing with soil density gauge, under QC / QA work
• Drafting (using AutoCAD)

What Your Expereince Looks Like

• 1-2 full construction seasons of relevant work experience
• Have training in soils description and identification
• Demonstrated ability to understand and work with EoRs to resolve geotechnical inquiries, while on construction sites
• Able to read drawings and specifications
• Able to discuss site issues with consultants and contractors
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to write clear field reports
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Must have own vehicle and appropriate insurance coverage to travel to project sites

The salary range for this role is between $50,000-$75,000 yearly. The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address : [e-mail] .

About Us

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What Makes Us Different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .

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