Pavement/ Geotechnical Eit

GEMTEC is a growing firm with offices throughout Ontario and Atlantic Canada, and we are looking for a motivated and skilled **Pavement/ Geotechnical Engineer in Training** to join our Team. GEMTEC management understands that creative, talented employees are assets, and that investing in employee development is an investment in our firm. We strive to have employees that are multi-faceted and versatile with a variety of skills.

We currently have an opening for a fulltime **Pavement/ Geotechnical Engineer in Training** in our Barrie, ON office.

**Educational & Experience Requirements**:

- Completion of a recognized bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. A bachelor’s degree in geotechnical engineering, or work experience in geotechnical engineering, would be an asset.
- Eligible for registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (EIT, P.Eng., P.Geo).
- Understanding and demonstrated field experience in soil/bedrock classification, drilling methods, in-situ testing (settlement, compaction, packer testing, vibration monitoring, etc.), soil/rock logging, sampling protocols, monitoring well and instrument installation, etc.
- Familiarity with software packages specific to geotechnical analysis (borehole logging and pavement design software such as AASHTOWare ME, etc.) would be an asset.
- Ability and interest to undertake extensive fieldwork, in a range of weather conditions, including working in remote locations.
- Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and the willingness to work overtime, as required.
- Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

**Main Duties**:

- Provide technical support to a wide variety of geotechnical projects, including the preparation and supervision of field programs, data collection, data analysis, technical report writing, and proposal preparation.
- Design and conduct field investigations at remote sites including pavement investigations, soils/rock drilling and logging, test pit logging, soil and bedrock characterization, monitoring well and other instrument tasks/installation, etc., as well as associated field coordination and sub-contractor coordination.
- Assisting intermediate and senior staff in preparing proposals and cost estimates, and writing technical reports presenting field findings, data analysis results, recommendations, etc.
- Assisting intermediate and senior staff in performing design and analytical functions on projects involving pavement design, slope/embankment stability, retaining walls, seepage, drainage and settlement analysis, shallow and deep foundations, embankments, ponds, dams, and landfills.

**Position**:

- Full time salaried position.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Availability to travel to remote sites for up to **3 weeks** at a time.

Should you be selected for an interview and require accommodation of any kind, please kindly help us understand how we can help.