soil testing technologist - civil engineering

Education:

Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Outdoors.

Work setting:

Relocation costs not covered by employer. Willing to relocate.

Tasks:

• Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
• Assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings.
• Participate in field surveys, inspections or technical investigations.
• Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates.
• Prepare engineering designs and drawings.
• Prepare project schedules.
• Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections, technical investigations and testing of construction materials.
• Provide consultation services to government and other organizations.

Supervision:

11-15 people.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• CAE - computer-aided engineering.
• Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment.
• 3D graphic software.
• AutoCAD.
• MS Excel.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Project.
• MS Word.

Area of work experience:

Project coordination.

Civil engineering experience:

• Buildings and structures.
• Waste handling sites.
• Drainage and irrigation system.
• Pipelines.
• Roads and highways.
• Sewers and sewage treatment facilities.

Area of specialization:

• Structural engineering.
• Construction design and supervision.
• Geotechnical.
• Land planning and development.
• Environmental protection.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Sound discrimination.
• Sitting.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Standing for extended periods.

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Leadership.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Health benefits:

Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

Group insurance benefits.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.

Support for Indigenous people:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.