Geotechnical Specialist

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**Job Description**:
**AECOM **is seeking a **Geotechnical Specialist **to be based out of our Markham, ON office. As our Geotechnical Specialist you will work on varied projects and develop your skills with guidance and mentorship from our senior geotechnical engineers. This is a **Full-time **role.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
**The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to**:

- Manage, coordinate and conduct a wide variety of geotechnical investigations with support from Senior staff related, but not limited to transportation, railway, civil municipal, commercial and service utilities.
- Oversee field investigations, site inspections and preparation of borehole records and reports;
- Support engineers carrying out projects requiring geotechnical work: site investigations, settlement analysis, foundation design, slope stabilization and construction.
- Provide geotechnical project management and technical support in support of on-going AECOM projects.
- Work with other geotechnical staff in Ontario markets as well as across Canada to provide the geotechnical project management and design services to current and prospective clients.
- Maintain positive working relationships with client contacts, suppliers, subcontractors, engineering consultants and other external agencies.
- Frequent travel to complete field investigation assignments which include but may not be limited to: borehole drilling investigations and forensic geotechnical assessment projects.
- Prepare proposals for medium to high complexity projects for various geotechnical scope of work.
- Carry out geotechnical analysis, design, and reporting related to transportation, municipal, building, environmental, and energy projects.

**Qualifications**:
**Minimum Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (geotechnical, geological, or civil engineering etc.)
- 2+ years of professional industry experience since graduation in providing practical civil and geotechnical engineering services relevant to a variety of projects (transportation, civil, municipal, energy, utilities, building structures, and commercial).

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Post graduate degree in engineering.
- Currently registered or eligible for registration with PEO as a Professional Engineer or eligible for registration.
- 3+ years of professional industry experience highly preferred.
- A strong commitment to safety.
- Written/verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Previous experience working in an engineering consulting environment.
- Have strong organizational ability, manage multiple projects and deliver on time and on budget.
- Knowledge in soil and rock mechanics engineering and project experience.
- Proficiency with rendering and geotechnical software e.g., AutoCAD, BIM, PLAXIS, GeoStudio, Settle3D, and gINT.
- Construction oversight, QAQC, contract administration.
- Coordination of designs with drafting teams and/or personal proficiency with AutoCAD.
- Experience with project management.
- Proposal writing, job scoping, project plans.
- Highly developed written communication, time management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills; conduct yourself with integrity, work within multi-disciplined teams, deal with complex issues, and maintain effective working relationships.
- Have a high level of initiative and enthusiasm for getting things done.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite; excellent knowledge of Excel and Word.
- Valid G class driver's license.

Additional Information
- Relocation is not available for this position.
- Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
- Offered rate of compensation in Markham, ON will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000.

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