Geotechnical / Material Testing Engineer

Synectics Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in geotechnical engineering is seeking a skilled Geotechnical / Material Testing Engineer with strong experience in material testing and quality assurance. The candidate will be responsible for laboratory and field investigations, report preparation, and ensuring project compliance. Ideal applicants possess a professional engineer license, five years of experience, and proficiency in geotechnical analysis software.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

Vision care

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• Minimum 5 years experience in geotechnical engineering and material testing.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory materials testing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal Engineer in testing construction materials and geotechnical investigations.
• Prepare reports for development and project construction.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with contracts.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Material testing

Quality control

Report writing

Computer software for geotechnical analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

gINT

Plaxis 2D LE

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Full Job Description

Our organization provides services in the following:

• Material testing, quality control, and quality assurance
• Geotechnical and foundation engineering
• Geo-environmental engineering
• Hydrogeotechnical Study
• Hydrogeologicalstudy, including Permit to Take Water (PTTW)
• Construction Inspection
• Quality Control and Assurance Testing of construction materials - soil, aggregate, concrete and asphalt
• Pavement design and structure condition assessment
• Inspection and certification of field construction for conformity with contract documents
  
  

Full Job Description

Our organization provides services in the following:

• Material testing, quality control, and quality assurance
• Geotechnical and foundation engineering
• Geo-environmental engineering
• Hydrogeotechnical Study
• Hydrogeologicalstudy, including Permit to Take Water (PTTW)
• Construction Inspection
• Quality Control and Assurance Testing of construction materials - soil, aggregate, concrete and asphalt
• Pavement design and structure condition assessment
• Inspection and certification of field construction for conformity with contract documents
  
  

We want to add a qualified engineer in the field of Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Engineering. Experience in Geo-Environmental Engineering to comply with Ont. Reg. 406/19 for excess soil disposal is an additional advantage. Hands-on experience in laboratory materials testing is also an advantage.

Qualifications

• Applicant should be a licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario
• Minimum five years experience in the field of geotechnical engineering and material testing, after graduation from university.
• Familiarity with geotechnical computer programs for analysis of stability of slope, retaining wall etc. (e.g. gINT, Plaxis 2D LE)
  
  

Duties

• Material Engineer assisting the Principal Engineer in the field and laboratory testing of construction material, geo-environmental investigation, and preparation of reports
• Geotechnical investigation for development and construction projects, and preparation of reports
• Reporting, field and laboratory work, and necessary coordination for a variety of development facilities and infrastructural facilities, including wet utilities and pavement structures
• Professional engineering services including inspection and certification of deep and shallow foundations, retaining walls, RSS walls, slope stability, structural excavation, test pits, boreholes, soil sampling, ground water, field analysis, etc., for conformity with contractual obligations
• Organizing and supervision of laboratory testing of field samples for classification of soils and other necessary parameters needed for the scope of investigations
• Any other duties as deemed necessary in the field and laboratory operations
  
  

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care
  
  

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
  
  

Application Question(s)

• Do you have experience using geotechnical engineering computer software?
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (required)
  
  

Experience

• Canadian Geotechnical Engineering: 5 years (required)
  
  

Language

• English (required)
  
  

Licence/Certification

• G or G2 driver's license (required)
• PEO/P.Eng licence (required)
  
  

Work Location: In person

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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