Geotechnical Engineer in Training
Kamloops, BC
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 Engineer in Trainin g!
Your work environment at EXP
In this role, you will be a part of the Geotechnical team, based in our Kamloops office. Not only will you be given an opportunity to help bring local geotechnical projects to life; but you will also have a chance to collaborate with EXP team members across Western Canada on some very large and challenging projects!
What a day at EXP has in store for you
Working closely with Project Engineers/Managers, field teams and materials staff to conduct construction observations and coordinate testing in both the field and laboratory for projects mainly in and around, but not limited to the Kamloops area. For each project, the successful candidate could be involved in:
- Conduct geotechnical engineering investigations and reporting
- Coordinate subcontractors to execute assigned projects
- Analyzes geotechnical data to prepare results for reports
- Prepares initial drafts of geotechnical reports
- Carry out engineering analysis under P.Eng. supervision (Previous use of GInt, SlopeW, MSEW, or other Retaining Wall Design software are Assets)
- Occasionally Performing Materials field work
- Create proposals and budgets for geotechnical and materials projects
- Attend staff and project meetings when requested
- Interaction with clients and contractors to provide excellent service and a quick response to their needs
- Collecting soil and asphalt samples on site
- Carry out asphalt coring
- Some in-lab work, such as testing concrete cylinders, grain size analysis, Proctor tests, asphalt tests, geotechnical index testing, etc.
- Subgrade field reviews
Problem solving of project site issues
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What your experience looks like
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or geological/geotechnical engineering
- 0 to 2 years of relevant experience
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Team player with proven ability to work independently or as a member of project teams
- Excellent organizing, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer skills using word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics applications such as MS Word, Excel and AutoCAD
- Proficient problem-solving skills
Must possess valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle to travel to job sites
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This job posting is for an existing position vacancy within our organization.
The salary range for this role is between $60,000 to $80,000. 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 .
