Geotechnical Laboratory Professional

AtkinsRéalis; Boucherville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible benefits

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada invites a Laboratory Professional in geotechnical engineering based in Boucherville, QC to perform and oversee advanced laboratory tests, supporting infrastructure, transportation, energy and mining projects.

The role requires 5–10 years of geotechnical lab experience, strong QA/QC and proficiency with automated testing systems. You will lead testing programs, ensure data quality, and coordinate with project managers and geotechnical engineers.

Qualifications

• Diploma or advanced degree in engineering/science; civil/geotechnical asset.
• 5–10 years geotechnical lab experience with advanced testing.
• Experience with soil strength, deformation, and permeability testing.
• Strong knowledge of automated testing systems and QA/QC.
• Focus on data quality, traceability, and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform, process data from and supervise advanced geotechnical laboratory tests per standards.
• Implement and manage advanced testing programs including triaxial, direct shear, CDSS, consolidation and permeability tests.
• Lead project planning, resource allocation, scheduling with project managers and engineers.
• Operate automated lab equipment and maintain knowledge of manual testing procedures.
• Support calibration programs, QA/QC metrics and data integrity and audit readiness.
• Aim to achieve operational and financial performance objectives.

Skills

Geotechnical testing

Data integrity

QA/QC

Project planning

Resource coordination

Education

Engineering diploma or advanced degree

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Geotechnical/civil engineering degree asset

Tools

Automated testing systems

Manual testing equipment

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Professional in the field of geotechnical engineering. The successful candidate will possess strong technical skills and join our geotechnical team in Quebec. Based in Boucherville, Quebec, this role involves supporting a variety of projects in the infrastructure, transportation, energy, urban development, and mining sectors. The selected candidate will play a key role in performing and overseeing high-quality, reliable laboratory testing on complex materials to support advanced geotechnical analyses and designs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced laboratory professional who is committed to technical excellence, understands the importance of sample quality and test integrity, and is motivated to work on challenging projects within a collaborative and industry-leading geotechnical team.

Your role

• Perform, process data from, and supervise advanced, highly complex geotechnical laboratory tests in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., ASTM, BNQ, AASHTO, and others).
• Implement and manage a wide range of advanced testing programs, including various types of triaxial tests, direct shear tests, cyclic direct simple shear (CDSS) tests, consolidation tests, and different types of permeability tests.
• Lead project-level planning and resource allocation management for geotechnical laboratory work, including test sequencing, resource assignment, scheduling, and coordination with project managers and geotechnical engineers.
• Operate automated laboratory equipment with a high degree of proficiency; maintain knowledge of manual testing equipment and procedures to support verification, troubleshooting, and non-routine testing activities.
• Achieve the company’s operational and financial performance objectives.
• Implement and support calibration programs, quality control metrics, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures, ensuring data integrity, repeatability, validity, and compliance with internal and external audit requirements.

About you

• Diploma or advanced degree from a recognized technical or engineering program (e.g., civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or materials technology), or a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering; a degree in civil or geotechnical engineering is considered a significant asset.
• 5 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in a geotechnical engineering laboratory, with demonstrated responsibilities in conducting advanced and highly complex testing.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with both standard and advanced laboratory testing, including soil strength, deformation, and permeability testing.
• Strong proficiency with automated testing systems, combined with practical knowledge of manual laboratory equipment, sample preparation, and fundamental testing principles.
• Solid understanding of calibration principles, quality control metrics, and laboratory QA/QC systems, with a strong focus on data quality, traceability, and technical validity.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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