Vibration Engineer-In-Training (EIT)/Technician

TBT Engineering; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Wellness incentives

Workwear allowance

Competitive salaries

Job summary

TBT Engineering in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Construction Risk Monitoring professional to conduct field duties and monitor vibration, noise, tilt, and settlement on varied projects. You will install instrumentation, draft monitoring plans, and support design development toward licensure in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

The role emphasizes applying engineering principles, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering precise reports while engaging clients and

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or Mechanical engineering from a Canadian university or equivalent.
• Field experience is an asset and knowledge of codes and instrumentation helps.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and work toward licensure through mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform field duties like pre-construction surveying and monitoring.
• Install and maintain monitoring equipment including geotechnical instrumentation.
• Draft monitoring plans and compile summary reports for projects.
• Support design development, construction review, and team coordination.
• Prepare and finalize technical reports with accuracy and quality.
• Engage with clients, regulators, and suppliers during proposals and projects.

Skills

Construction risk monitoring

Field surveying

Instrumentation setup

Vibration monitoring

Noise monitoring

Report writing

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Geotechnical/Geological/Mechanical engineering

Tools

LoadSensing

Geokon

RST

RocTest

Instantel

Sigicom

Svantek

Job description

Position Description

Conduct and coordinate a variety of construction risk management tasks on a mix of public and private projects, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams under the mentorship of experienced Professional Engineers. Apply and expand your technical knowledge in vibration, noise, and displacement monitoring for construction/blasting projects as you develop toward professional licensure in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinating and performing field duties like pre-construction surveying and various construction monitoring (i.e. vibration, noise, tilt, settlement, etc.)
• Installing and maintaining a variety of construction/blasting monitoring equipment including but not limited to LoadSensing, Geokon, RST, and RocTest geotechnical instrumentation, as well as Instantel, Sigicom, Svantek vibration monitors.
• Drafting construction and blast monitoring plans and summary data reports.
• Support technical and project management activities through design development, construction review, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare, verify, and finalize technical reports, calculations, and other project deliverables with attention to accuracy and quality standards.
• Contribute to proposal preparation and actively participate in engagement with clients, regulatory agencies, the public, and suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with Professional Engineers to apply engineering principles, develop practical solutions, and advance toward professional licensure.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills in construction risk monitoring supported by a degree in Civil, Geological, Mechanical, or other Engineering from an accredited Canadian university or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Field experience is considered an asset, along with a solid understanding of relevant codes, standards, regulations, and engineering software and geotechnical instrumentation.

This position is classified as full time. Rate of pay will be commensurate with related experience and qualifications ($62,400.00 per year +). TBT Engineering provides health and dental benefits, group retirement savings programs, robust personal paid time off policies, wellness incentives, workwear and clothing allowances and competitive salaries!

TBT Engineering Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.