Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training

at  MTE Consultants Inc

MTE Consultants Inc. has provided engineering consulting services to communities throughout Ontario since 1985. For over 30 years, we have maintained a commitment to quality and lasting relations. Our strength is in the people we work with and the solutions we design. With 5 different offices across Ontario, our team is comprised of driven professionals at various stages of their careers – and we are all in this together. Every day, we’re working together and collaborating on projects that are both challenging and impactful. Join a team that creates connections, drives your career, and supports the community in more ways than one.
We are currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training to work out of our Burlington office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering is considered an asset);
• Working towards P.Eng. designation;
• 0 to 5 years of related work experience (including co-op experience);
• CCIL or ACI Concrete Technician is considered an asset;
• CCIL – Category “C’ Aggregate Technician is considered an asset;
• Team player with ability to work independently or in a team environment;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong technical report writing skills;
• Strong skills in MS Office software, including Word and Excel, and other programs including AutoCAD and Geo-Slope;
• Exceptional problem-solving skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and safe work practices when working around heavy equipment and/or construction sites;
• Standard First Aid & CPR training considered an asset;
• Must be able to lift and/or carry equipment >50 lbs;
• Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle; vehicle must carry nuclear densometer insurance;
• Successful Criminal Records Check which has been completed within 6 months of start date.

• Conduct fieldwork associated with a wide range of investigations, including drilling and test pitting;
• Compaction testing of soil and asphalt using a nuclear gauge, concrete testing, aggregate sampling, and other geotechnical inspections;
• Aggregate laboratory testing;
• Onsite reporting and coordination;
• Prepare geotechnical engineering reports under the supervision of a licensed geotechnical engineer;
• Other related duties, as assigned.