Geotechnical Laboratory Professional

slihrms; Boucherville; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Training & development

Competitive compensation

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada-based Boucherville, QC is seeking a Laboratory Professional in geotechnical engineering to support projects across infrastructure sectors. You will perform and supervise advanced geotechnical laboratory tests, manage testing programs, and ensure QA/QC and data integrity while collaborating with project managers and engineers.

You will lead test scheduling, allocate resources, calibrate equipment, and contribute to data quality, traceability, and audit readiness in a

Qualifications

• Diploma or advanced degree in civil or geotechnical engineering.
• 5–10 years of geotechnical lab experience.
• Experience with soil strength, deformation, and permeability testing.
• Proficiency with automated testing systems and QA/QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise advanced geotechnical laboratory tests in accordance with standards (ASTM, BNQ, AASHTO).
• Lead test program planning, sequencing, resource allocation and scheduling with project managers and engineers.
• Operate automated lab equipment and maintain knowledge of manual testing procedures.
• Ensure data integrity, repeatability, validity and compliance with QA/QC policies.

Skills

Geotechnical testing

Laboratory supervision

Automated testing systems

QA/QC data quality

Data analysis

Education

Civil/geotechnical engineering degree

Bachelor in science/engineering

Tools

Automated testing equipment

Calibration instruments

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.
• Be rewarded. Find out more.

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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