Senior Materials Testing & Inspection Practice Lead / Geotechnical Engineer

GEI Consultants, Inc.; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Materials Testing & Inspection Practice Lead, where your expertise in geotechnical engineering will shine. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a talented team, delivering innovative solutions for a variety of projects across Southern Ontario. You'll lead field staff, manage complex projects, and ensure compliance with industry standards while promoting a culture of safety and sustainability. With a commitment to employee growth and a vibrant culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the engineering field and help create resilient communities for tomorrow.

Benefits

Market-Competitive Compensation

Annual Performance Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Health Care and Wellness Spending Accounts

Hybrid Work Schedules

Cell Phone Stipends

Continuing Education Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil and geotechnical engineering experience required.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials testing and soil mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in materials testing and geotechnical engineering.
• Supervise and mentor field staff in testing and inspection.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Construction Materials Testing

Project Management

Soil Mechanics

Communication Skills

Technical Analysis Software

MS Office

MS Project

Education

University degree in Geotechnical Engineering

P. Eng. certification

Tools

Portable Nuclear Gauges

Technical Analysis Software

Job description

Senior Materials Testing & Inspection Practice Lead / Geotechnical Engineer

To augment our exciting and continued growth, GEI is looking for highly motivated senior materials testing & inspection and geotechnical professionals who are interested in working collaboratively with a talented team of design, management, and technical leaders. GEI will provide a unique opportunity to collaborate across multiple practices to successfully deliver construction materials testing, inspection and geotechnical design/engineering solutions for our clients throughout the Southern Ontario market. Our projects vary in size, type, scope and complexity and include both private and public clients.

We are always looking for the right person that fits our culture and can bring value to the team. Even if not all of the roles, responsibilities and requirements fit your exact work and education experience, we still want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction materials testing & inspection and geotechnical engineering expertise and project management on a wide variety of projects including land development, buildings, highways, bridges, retaining walls, slope stability, and municipal infrastructure.
• Supervise, direct, train, and mentor all field staff and provide leadership in construction materials testing/inspection and geotechnical disciplines, including compaction testing, concrete/asphalt sampling and testing, foundation subgrade inspections, reinforcing steel inspection, proof-rolls, pile inspections, etc.
• Direct preparation and/or supervision of junior to intermediate technician and engineering staff on preparation of summary & technical reports, field inspection reports, referencing municipal and provincial specifications, and other written documentation.
• Work closely with GEI’s laboratory manager and potentially oversee all laboratory operations and ensure compliance with CCIL requirements, including sieves, proctors, concrete compressive strength, hydrometers, Atterbergs, specific gravity, etc.
• Perform the duties of Radiation Safety Officer (or alternate) to ensure compliance with all CNSC licensing requirements for portable nuclear gauges.
• Prepare proposals and provide key contributions to regional marketing and business development activities, including development of client relationships.
• Provide support where required on geotechnical, hydrogeological and environmental subsurface investigations and reporting.
• Promote health and safety in all aspects of work.
• Ability to spend time in the field, depending on experience level/project specifics.

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field, with 10+ years of civil and geotechnical engineering experience in Southern Ontario. P. Eng. certification required. Candidates without a P.Eng. will be considered if extensive work experience can be shown.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of principles of construction materials testing & inspection, geotechnical engineering, and soil mechanics.
• Experience in working on a variety of sizes and types of projects for various client types.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent computer skills with technical analysis software, MS Office, MS Project, and other computer applications.
• Valid driver’s license with access to a personal vehicle.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With nearly 60 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan’s nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including Health Care and Wellness Spending Accounts
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• RRSP Program
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.