Junior Laboratory Engineer (Rock)

BGC Engineering Inc.; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BGC Engineering Inc. is seeking a junior geotechnical engineer to join their advanced soil and rock testing facility in Fredericton. The role involves performing geotechnical tests, analyzing data, and supporting laboratory programs while fostering a culture of health, wellness, and inclusivity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision

Parental leave top-ups

Professional development and mentoring

Social and wellness activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably focused on rock mechanics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Interest in laboratory work and advanced rock testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced geotechnical tests on rock specimens.
• Analyze and interpret data to support projects.
• Prepare laboratory test reports.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Laboratory Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applied science or engineering

Job description

About Us

BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm with over 700 employees. Our team spans Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, and various support roles. We collaborate globally from offices across Canada, the US, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia.

Our culture emphasizes innovation, excellence, transparency, and inclusivity. We offer training, mentoring, social, and wellness activities to foster professional growth and well-being.

The Role

BGC seeks a junior geotechnical engineer passionate about expanding their knowledge in geotechnical testing at our advanced soil and rock testing facility in Fredericton, NB.

The laboratory specializes in strength, compressibility, and permeability testing of soil, and strength testing of rock, equipped with cyclic dynamic simple shear, servo-controlled fully automated triaxial, and automated oedometer systems. The junior engineer will assist intermediate engineers and learn foundational rock mechanics.

Responsibilities

1. Perform advanced geotechnical tests on rock specimens to assess physical and mechanical properties.
2. Analyze and interpret data to support projects and research.
3. Support laboratory testing programs alongside senior and intermediate engineers.
4. Prepare laboratory test reports.
5. Follow safety and quality procedures.
6. Train and mentor laboratory staff and visitors.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in applied science or engineering, preferably with a focus on rock mechanics.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
3. Interest in laboratory work and advanced rock testing.

Company Benefits

• Supportive ‘One Team’ culture emphasizing health, wellness, safety, and diversity.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, LTD, life, AD&D, and travel insurance.
• Parental leave top-ups.
• Professional development and mentoring.
• Flat management structure.
• Social and wellness activities.
• Casual yet professional work environment.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a workplace that values equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all candidates, including those from underrepresented groups, and offer accommodations upon request.