Graduate Geotechnician - Environment

at  AECOM

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Job Description
AECOM is searching for a Graduate Geotechnician. This position can be based out of one of our offices in Ontario.

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

• Performs a variety of tasks in support of engineering office and field staff.
• Complete testing and assessment of various construction materials including soil, rock, concrete, grout, asphalt, geotextiles.
• Attend projects experiencing problematic ground conditions, perform measurements and record observations. Liaison with project engineering staff to determine cost effective, realistic solutions.
• Complete granular and soils material sampling,.
• Coordinate with utility locators, sub-contractor representatives and other on-site personnel
• Assist with mobilization and demobilization of project related equipment.
• Filing project-related notes/drawings according to project requirements
• Assist with preparation of field instructions Health and Safety plans.
• Assist with general data entry, analysis and preparing documents.
• Collection of environmental samples (soil and water) for chemical assessment in support of construction activities
• Assist with other environmental field scopes of work as required.
• Communicate with Senior Engineering Staff as to any field observations or equipment needs during project work.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Civil or Geological Engineering Technology with emphasis on Geotechnical Engineering.
• Availability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of soils
• Past experience in geotechnical drilling (Soil logging, insitu site testing, rock core logging) Would be a definite asset.

• Performs a variety of tasks in support of engineering office and field staff.
• Complete testing and assessment of various construction materials including soil, rock, concrete, grout, asphalt, geotextiles.
• Attend projects experiencing problematic ground conditions, perform measurements and record observations. Liaison with project engineering staff to determine cost effective, realistic solutions.
• Complete granular and soils material sampling,.
• Coordinate with utility locators, sub-contractor representatives and other on-site personnel
• Assist with mobilization and demobilization of project related equipment.
• Filing project-related notes/drawings according to project requirements
• Assist with preparation of field instructions Health and Safety plans.
• Assist with general data entry, analysis and preparing documents.
• Collection of environmental samples (soil and water) for chemical assessment in support of construction activities
• Assist with other environmental field scopes of work as required.
• Communicate with Senior Engineering Staff as to any field observations or equipment needs during project work.
• Other duties as required