Geotechnical Field Technician

Geotechnical Field Technician

Windsor, ON

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Geotechnical Field Technician!

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of the Earth & Environmental sector, based in the Windsor, ON office. Under the leadership of the Project Manager, the successful candidate will participate in the conception and development of various residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects in the Geotechnical Inspection and Materials Testing Field.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

Perform concrete testing (slump, air test and cast test cylinders) in the field

Perform field compaction testing on various construction materials with soil density gauge

Monitor the placement of asphalt pavement and collect samples and perform compaction testing

Monitor the placement of soil and granular materials and carry out compaction testing as part of trench backfill, engineered fill or general backfill or grading operations

Carry out subgrade inspections for building projects and roadway infrastructure works

Perform footing and reinforcing bar inspections

Monitor the installation of caissons, piles and shoring system

Properly identify/classify soil types from samples

Perform soil and granular proctor tests

Perform granular sieve tests

What your experience looks like

Civil Technician or Technology Diploma or Undergraduate Degree in Natural Sciences (Earth Science, Environmental Science, or Civil Engineering)

2 to 5 years of experience in a similar role preferred

Ability to understand and resolve problems relating to soil, granular and asphalt while on construction sites

Able to read drawings and specifications

Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact when interacting with fellow staff, clients, consultants and contractors

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Ability to write clear field reports, including making recommendations

* Strong organizational and time management skills as well as attention to detail

Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for travel to construction sites

The salary range for this role is between $44K to $55K. The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: [email protected] .

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .