Attend active construction and grading sites to observe conditions and advise clients and contractors on geotechnical matters

Support clients on construction logistics and sequencing, including site access, staging, earthworks phasing, material placement, and weather and drainage constraints

Assess subgrade, fill and excavation conditions in the field and flag departures from design assumptions early

Provide practical, locally informed input on soil behaviour, bearing conditions, groundwater and constructability

Prepare concise field notes, photographs and memoranda for the responsible Vertex project engineer

Escalate significant findings promptly to the responsible Vertex engineer

Coordinate with Vertex’s remote geotechnical staff, drilling contractors and testing laboratories

Share practical knowledge with Vertex’s junior engineers and field technicians

Represent Vertex professionally to clients, contractors and municipal staff

Support clients on active construction and grading projects in southwestern Ontario

Requirements

Degree or diploma in civil or geotechnical engineering, or a closely related discipline

P.Eng. in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) preferred

P.Geo., C.E.T. or an academic background with equivalent practical grounding will also be considered

Demonstrated practical knowledge of soils, earthworks and foundation construction in southwestern Ontario

Knowledge of glacial tills, lacustrine and varved clays, silty deposits and shallow groundwater conditions in the Lambton, Middlesex, Elgin and Chatham-Kent areas

Experience on active construction sites, including subgrade inspection, fill placement and compaction, excavation and shoring,



and dewatering

Confidence advising clients directly and making a defensible call in the field

Clear written and verbal communication in English, including ability to write concise field memoranda

Valid Class G Ontario driver’s licence

Own transportation

Current or obtainable construction site safety training

Residence within reasonable driving distance of the Sarnia-London corridor

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in geotechnical engineering with a focus on soil behavior, earthworks, and foundation construction, particularly in southwestern Ontario. Proficient in advising clients and contractors on construction logistics and site conditions while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Geotechnical Engineering Degree

P.Eng. Certification

Soil Behavior Knowledge

Construction Site Experience

Clear Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills

Subgrade Inspection

Fill Placement

Excavation and Shoring

Dewatering

Earthworks Phasing

Material Placement

Groundwater Assessment

Construction Logistics

Field Note Preparation

Site Condition Assessment

Soft Skills

Client Advising

Team Coordination

Problem Solving

Skilled Representation

Mentoring Junior Engineers

Certifications & Qualifications

P.Eng. Certification

P.Geo. Certification

C.E.T. Certification

Construction Site Safety Training

Industry Keywords

Geotechnical Engineering

Soil Mechanics

Foundation Construction

Southwestern Ontario

Glacial Tills

Lacustrine Clays

Silty Deposits

Groundwater Conditions

Construction Logistics

Active Construction Sites

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