Pavement Engineering Technician

2 months ago

Dartmouth, Canada WSP Canada Full time
The Opportunity:

Our team is growing, and as a result we're looking for a Pavement Engineering Technician to join our amazing group of professionals. As part of the Materials Engineering Team in Dartmouth, NS, you will be responsible for driving forward our ambitious plans to enhance our service offering in the province through your work with a close-knit team of engineering specialists, professionals, and technical staff. You will be responsible for conducting various tests and analyses to characterize and evaluate the properties of pavement structures, materials, and subgrade soils for our major clients. With us, you can directly impact advancement in applying cutting-edge technologies for improving pavement design and construction quality which drive our industry forward.

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.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

  • This position will require working on multiple projects simultaneously and requires strong scheduling and organizational skills.
  • Obtain underground service clearances and prepare/ deliver WSP's Ground Disturbance Authorization process.
  • Driving to various highway project sites to conduct and log core sampling, supervise and log boreholes, hauling and backing up test trailers, and completing Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) of highway pavements.
  • Potential for involvement in research and development of novel methods for assessing the quality of pavement materials and structures, and in the inspection, sampling, NDE and assessment of reinforced concrete structures.
  • You will perform a range of field and/ or laboratory tests and procedures to assess the thickness, properties and behaviour of pavement structures, materials, and subgrade soils (hot mix asphalt, concrete, granular base/ subbase, and subgrade).
  • You will operate and help maintain testing equipment and instruments such as the falling weight deflectometer, ground penetrating radar, laser inertial profilograph, and core sampling equipment, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
  • You will support equipment calibration, maintenance, and general housekeeping requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
  • You will support sample management and the safe materials handling practices required for shipping, receiving, logging, handling, storage, and disposal of samples.
  • You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including researchers, engineers, and scientists, to support ongoing projects and provide valuable insights.
  • You will compile and analyze experimental data for a variety of test methods, generating clear and concise reports to communicate findings to the team.
  • You will manage testing schedules, project effort, and expenses to support project management and accurate, timely invoicing for our clients.
  • Follow WSP's Project Review, Ethics and Safety Policies.

What you'll bring to WSP:

  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience operating and analyzing falling weight deflectometer, ground penetrating radar, laser inertial profilograph, and coring equipment, and experience supervising and logging boreholes and classifying subgrade soils.
  • Demonstrated experience in safe driving of vehicle and trailer, with a clean driver's abstract.
  • Adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
  • Proficiency in using field and/ or laboratory equipment and software for data analysis.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and precision in all tasks.
  • You enjoy a combination of both fieldwork and office-based work. You aren't afraid to get your hands dirty and pitch in for any task when needed
  • Good written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Punctuality, reliability, and the ability to work effectively in teams and on your own.
  • A willingness to do a variety of tasks and the ability to prioritize work according to importance and deadlines.
  • Light to moderate lifting will be required.
  • Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/ possess a safety conscious attitude.
  • You want to experience what it's like to work for a leading engineering consulting firm and be part of a growing and thriving team
  • You are a self-starter, are driven to learn, and keen to engage with a multi-disciplinary team.

#WeAreWSP #ECPTech-CA
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

  • We value our people and our reputation
  • We are locally dedicated with international scale
  • We are future focused and challenge the status quo
  • We foster collaboration in everything we do
  • We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

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