Senior Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring Engineer

WSP; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Markham, Ontario is looking for a Senior Instrumentation and Monitoring Engineer. This role involves leading the design and management of monitoring systems for geotechnical projects. You will need a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience in instrumentation. The position offers attractive pay and promotes a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in instrumentation and monitoring.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario or eligibility.
• Solid experience with installation and troubleshooting of monitoring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and management of instrumentation and monitoring systems.
• Develop and review specifications and reports.
• Analyze and prepare detailed instrumentation and monitoring reports.

Skills

Geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring principles

Data acquisition

Problem-solving skills

Strong organization skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Total station surveying units

Monitoring readout units

Job description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Monitoring Engineer to join our team in Markham, Ontario. As part of our Earth and Environment division, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality instrumentation and monitoring solutions for a variety of projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects, contributing to the safety and sustainability of our communities.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we\'re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we\'re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we\'re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it\'s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

• You will lead the design, implementation, and management of instrumentation and monitoring systems for various projects.
• You will develop and review instrumentation and monitoring specifications, drawings, and reports.
• You will provide technical support for troubleshooting of the monitoring instruments, coordinate with client, sub-contractor, supplier, and provide prompt response on site.
• You will conduct site visits to oversee installation of instruments and data collections from various monitoring systems, e.g., building monitoring points, utility monitoring points, settlement monitoring points, rail monitoring points, inclinometers, shape accelerometer arrays, monitoring wells, vibrating wire piezometers, strain gauges, electrolevel beams, tiltmeters, crack gauges, crackmeters, pressure cells, etc.
• You will setup and configure the data loggers and gateways for the automated monitoring instruments.
• You will review, analyze and interpret monitoring data, and will prepare detailed instrumentation and monitoring reports to communicate the findings with the clients and stakeholders.
• You will setup monitoring instruments in the visualization platform.
• You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project objectives are met.
• You will provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• You will collaborate with project teams to integrate instrumentation and monitoring solutions into geotechnical designs.
• You will prepare cost estimate and will write proposals for providing instrumentation and monitoring services on various projects.
• You will ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• You will participate in client meetings and presentations.
• You will stay updated on the latest advancements in instrumentation and monitoring technologies.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field. A Master\'s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in instrumentation and monitoring for geotechnical projects.
• Excellent knowledge of geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring principles and practices.
• Solid experience with installation of monitoring instruments, data collection, and trouble shooting.
• Experience with geotechnical drilling procedures.
• Proficiency in data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation.
• Experience with usage of total station surveying units and various monitoring read out units (i.e., inclinometer, strain gauges, …).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario or eligibility to obtain it.
• A vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage and hold a G driver’s license.