Geotechnical Field Technician

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

**Role description**:
This role sits within the Global Resilience Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

**Role accountabilities**:
The job duties are to work with the Construction Team and Project Geotechnical Engineer to complete Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) inspection and testing on the Site. These duties include, but are not limited to:

- Conducting visual inspection of construction activities to ensure compliance with Construction Drawings and Specifications;
- Conducting in situ density testing on engineered fill material using a portable nuclear gauge;
- Documenting field observations and test results, and writing daily reports;
- Collection of soil samples from the field and submitting to the laboratory for testing; and
- Interpretation of laboratory and field test results, presenting results to the Project Team and providing input to help advance construction work forward smoothly and efficiently.
- Able to work in challenging construction scenarios and provide design solutions for remedial programs
- Planning, budgeting and supervising geotechnical investigations
- Analysing field and laboratory data
- Preparing detailed engineering reports and recommendations
- Overseeing geotechnical construction supervision activities and supporting our contracting team

Key Attributes:

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- A commitment to Health and Safety excellence
- Willingness to work overtime and working weekends when required, to meet project requirements
- Possess a high degree of initiative and the ability to work in a diverse team environment
- Ability to multitask and prioritize and manage time efficiently to complete tasks
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or similar field preferred
- 2+ years of previous experience completing geotechnical field technician scopes of work.
- Position will require physical exertion such as long periods of standing/walking; lifting; recurring bending or similar activities
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Minimum of 5 years in Canada to be able to complete/clear a background check Must have valid Drivers License and ability to get to and from project sites
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Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in QA/QC soils testing for geotechnical and/or construction projects
- Have experience working on construction sites
- Post secondary education in related field of work

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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