Senior Materials Testing & Inspection Practice Lead / Geotechnical Engineer

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.

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.