Junior Laboratory Engineer (Soil)

BGC Engineering Inc.; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a junior geotechnical engineer to join their innovative team in Fredericton. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art laboratory specializing in soil and rock testing, where you will support advanced geotechnical testing and collaborate with experienced engineers. You'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment while contributing to a culture that values health, wellness, and professional development. If you're passionate about geotechnical engineering and eager to learn, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave top-ups

Professional development opportunities

Social and wellness activities

Casual yet professional work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applied science or engineering; focus in soil mechanics preferred.
• Desire to work in a lab and learn advanced soils testing.

Responsibilities

• Support advanced geotechnical testing of soil.
• Prepare laboratory test reports and follow safety procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers on laboratory testing programs.

Skills

Geotechnical Testing

Soil Mechanics

Laboratory Procedures

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Applied Science or Engineering

Tools

Cyclic Dynamic Simple Shear

Servo-Controlled Fully Automated Triaxial

Automated Oedometer Systems

Job description

About Us

BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 700 employees across various fields including Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety, and Human Resources. Together with our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as ‘One Team’ to solve critical applied earth science challenges. Our offices are located across Canada, the United States, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia.

Our flat management structure fosters a culture of innovation, excellence, transparency, and a casual, dynamic, inclusive work environment. We offer training, mentoring, social, and wellness activities to support our employees’ professional growth and wellbeing.

We value One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense, and Clarity.

The Role

BGC is seeking a junior geotechnical engineer passionate about expanding their knowledge of geotechnical testing at our advanced soil and rock testing facility in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Our state-of-the-art laboratory specializes in strength, compressibility, and permeability testing of soil, as well as strength testing of rock, using equipment like cyclic dynamic simple shear, servo-controlled fully automated triaxial, and automated oedometer systems. The junior engineer will support intermediate engineers with laboratory testing and learn foundational soil mechanics.

Responsibilities

1. Support advanced geotechnical testing of soil.
2. Perform index testing of soil.
3. Collaborate with senior and intermediate engineers to support laboratory testing programs with varying deadlines.
4. Prepare laboratory test reports.
5. Follow lab procedures for safety and quality.
6. Train and mentor laboratory staff and visitors.

Required Education, Experience & Competencies

1. Bachelor’s degree in applied science or engineering; focus in soil mechanics preferred.
2. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
3. Desire to work in a lab and learn advanced soils testing.

Company Benefits

BGC offers our employees:

• A ‘One Team’ culture supporting health, wellness, safety, and diversity.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, LTD, life, AD&D, and travel insurance.
• Maternity/Paternity leave top-ups.
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities.
• Flat management structure.
• Social and wellness activities.
• A casual yet professional work environment.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

BGC is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into our culture and practices. We encourage applications from all candidates, including those experiencing inequity, such as racialized individuals, Indigenous peoples, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and people of all faiths, nationalities, marital statuses, ages, and family statuses. For assistance or accommodations, please contact us at [e-mail].