Junior Geotechnical Field Engineer

Arcadis; Markham; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Geotechnical Field Technician / Engineer-in-Training to support geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations for municipal, transportation, infrastructure, land development, and environmental projects across Ontario.

Under the supervision of Professional Engineers, you will assist field programs, drilling, soil and groundwater sampling, borehole logging, monitoring, and reporting; ideal for an early-career engineer (1–3 years) pursuing licensure with a hands‑on field work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geological, Geotechnical, Environmental Engineering or related field.
• PEO-eligible or eligible to register, with commitment to obtaining P.Eng.
• 2–3 years of geotechnical/construction inspection/hydrogeological field experience.
• Co-op/internship counts toward experience.
• Experience with drilling programs, subsurface investigations, and construction monitoring preferred.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical principles, soil mechanics, and field investigations.
• Ability to prepare field records/reports; proficiency in MS Office; borehole logging software is a plus.
• Valid Ontario GDriver’s license; Nuclear Density Gauge certification is asset.
• Comfort with outdoor fieldwork, lifting, uneven terrain, and travel across Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Support field investigations and drilling programs, coordinate borehole layouts and sampling.
• Assist with monitoring activities and documentation of subsurface/groundwater conditions.
• Perform construction inspection to verify site activities meet specs and quality requirements.
• Prepare technical field notes, borehole logs, site records, and inspection reports.
• Follow health, safety and quality procedures at all times.

Skills

Health and safety

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Independence

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geological/Geotechnical/Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Borehole logging software

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Geotechnical Field Technician / Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to support geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations for municipal, transportation, infrastructure, land development, and environmental projects throughout Ontario.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Professional Engineers and be responsible for supporting field investigation programs, drilling operations, soil and groundwater sampling, borehole logging, monitoring well inspections, construction monitoring, and technical field reporting.

This role combines field engineering, site investigation, and construction inspection responsibilities, providing excellent exposure to geotechnical engineering practice.

The position is ideally suited to an early-career engineer with 1 to 3 years of experience who is pursuing professional licensure and enjoys hands‑on field work in a dynamic consulting environment.

Role accountabilities:

• Support field investigations and drilling programs, including coordination of borehole layouts, soil and groundwater sampling, logging, and field data collection.
• Assist with geotechnical and hydrogeological monitoring activities, including observation, measurement, and documentation of subsurface and groundwater conditions.
• Perform construction inspection and monitoring to verify that site activities and materials comply with project specifications, drawings, and quality requirements.
• Prepare accurate technical documentation, including field notes, borehole logs, site records, inspection reports, and summary findings for project teams.
• Follow and promote health, safety, and quality procedures at all times, ensuring safe work practices, proper documentation, and compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geological, Geotechnical, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• Must be an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with PEO or eligible to register, with commitment to obtaining P.Eng.
• Requires 2–3 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering, construction inspection, hydrogeological investigations, environmental field services, or similar consulting work.
• Co‑op and internship experience may be counted toward the experience requirement.
• Preference for experience supporting drilling programs, subsurface investigations, and construction monitoring.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles, soil mechanics, field investigations, soil sampling, and borehole logging is needed.
• Must be able to prepare technical field records and reports, with proficiency in Microsoft Office; borehole logging software is an asset.
• Requires a valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence; Nuclear Density Gauge certification is considered an asset.
• Must be comfortable with outdoor fieldwork, lifting up to 25 kg, working on uneven terrain/construction sites, travelling across Ontario, and occasionally working extended hours.
• Strong fit candidates demonstrate health and safety commitment, communication skills, organization, teamwork, independence, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $71,280-$106,902. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.