Technical Specialist (Co-Op)

at  GEI Consultants

DESCRIPTION

GM BluePlan Engineering and GEI are now one. We have joined together and become Canada’s premier consulting firm in providing multi-disciplined engineering and environmental services to a range of private and public sector clients, both domestically and abroad.

Minimum Qualifications

• Geoscience/Environmental Engineering student
• Civil inspection and surveying experience is considered an asset.
• Experience and aptitude to work with the following software packages: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, GIS;
• Possess strong organizational, oral, written communication, and problem-solving skills; have an approachable enthusiastic interpersonal style;
• Possess a valid driver’s licence and have access to a personal vehicle

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Working with the Environmental group the successful candidate will assist with Phase One Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) including historical records searches, completing site reconnaissance and report writing;
• Assist with Phase Two ESAs including soil sampling during subsurface investigations, groundwater sampling following monitoring well installation, elevation surveys, completion of borehole logs and report writing;
• Assist with hydrogeological studies including MOECC well searches, groundwater monitoring, soil surveys, geological characterization, and identification of sensitive areas. Work with other engineering disciplines to achieve project goals;
• This position includes both field and office work, including soil, groundwater and surface water sampling, and associated data analysis and reporting;
• Certain assignments may require that you work outside of normal work hours;
• Other duties as assigned, including communication with property owners (as needed).

Minimum Qualifications

• Geoscience/Environmental Engineering student
• Civil inspection and surveying experience is considered an asset.
• Experience and aptitude to work with the following software packages: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, GIS;
• Possess strong organizational, oral, written communication, and problem-solving skills; have an approachable enthusiastic interpersonal style;
• Possess a valid driver’s licence and have access to a personal vehicle.