Geotechnical Technician

AECOM; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ottawa is seeking a Geotechnical Technician for a full-time position. The role involves supporting engineering staff, testing construction materials, and documenting findings. Ideal candidates should have experience in the field and a solid understanding of soils, with an emphasis on teamwork and communication. Compensation ranges from CAD $50,000 to $70,000 based on individual qualifications.

Benefits

Hybrid work options

Wide array of compensation and benefits programs

Robust global well-being program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related field experience required.
• Availability to travel is needed.
• Prior experience in geotechnical drilling is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks supporting engineering office and field staff.
• Complete testing of construction materials including soil and rock.
• Attend projects with problematic ground conditions.

Skills

Good understanding of soils

Field experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM Canada is searching for a Geotechnical Technician for a full-time position based out of Ottawa.

• Performs a variety of tasks in support of engineering office and field staff.
• Complete testing and assessment of various construction materials including soil, rock, concrete, grout, asphalt, geotextiles.
• Attend projects experiencing problematic ground conditions, perform measurements and record observations. Liaison with project engineering staff to determine cost effective, realistic solutions.
• Complete granular and soils material sampling,.
• Coordinate with utility locators, sub-contractor representatives and other on-site personnel
• Assist with mobilization and demobilization of project related equipment.
• Filing project-related notes / drawings according to project requirements
• Assist with preparation of field instructions Health and Safety plans.
• Assist with general data entry, analysis and preparing documents.
• Collection of environmental samples (soil and water) for chemical assessment in support of construction activities
• Assist with other environmental field scopes of work as required.
• Communicate with Senior Engineering Staff as to any field observations or equipment needs during project work.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

HS with 2+ years of related field experience.

Availability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

Good understanding of soils

Past experience in geotechnical drilling (Soil logging, insitu site testing, rock core logging) Would be a definite asset.

Additional Information

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $50,000.00 - $70,000.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID : J10114403

Business Line : Environment

Business Group : DCS

Strategic Business Unit : Canada

Career Area : Engineering

Work Location Model : Hybrid

Legal Entity : AECOM Canada ULC

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Seniority level

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Employment type

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Industries

Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction

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