Attend active construction and grading sites to observe conditions and advise clients and contractors on geotechnical mattersSupport clients on construction logistics and sequencing, including site access, staging, earthworks phasing, material placement, and weather and drainage constraintsAssess subgrade, fill and excavation conditions in the field and flag departures from design assumptions earlyProvide practical, locally informed input on soil behaviour, bearing conditions, groundwater and constructabilityPrepare concise field notes, photographs and memoranda for the responsible Vertex project engineerEscalate significant findings promptly to the responsible Vertex engineerCoordinate with Vertex's remote geotechnical staff, drilling contractors and testing laboratoriesShare practical knowledge with Vertex's junior engineers and field techniciansRepresent Vertex professionally to clients, contractors and municipal staffSupport clients on active construction and grading projects in southwestern OntarioRequirementsDegree or diploma in civil or geotechnical engineering, or a closely related disciplineP.Eng. in good standing with Skilled Engineers Ontario (PEO) preferredP.Geo., C.E.T. or an academic background with equivalent practical grounding will also be consideredDemonstrated practical knowledge of soils, earthworks and foundation construction in southwestern OntarioKnowledge of glacial tills, lacustrine and varved clays, silty deposits and shallow groundwater conditions in the Lambton, Middlesex, Elgin and Chatham-Kent areasExperience on active construction sites, including subgrade inspection,



fill placement and compaction, excavation and shoring, and dewateringConfidence advising clients directly and making a defensible call in the fieldClear written and verbal communication in English, including ability to write concise field memorandaValid Class G Ontario driver's licenceOwn transportationCurrent or obtainable construction site safety trainingResidence within reasonable driving distance of the Sarnia-London corridorCore CompetenciesDemonstrates 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 keywordsGeotechnical Engineering DegreeP.Eng. CertificationSoil Behavior KnowledgeConstruction Site ExperienceClear Communication SkillsATS Optimization KeywordsHard SkillsSubgrade InspectionFill PlacementExcavation and ShoringDewateringEarthworks PhasingMaterial PlacementGroundwater AssessmentConstruction LogisticsField Note PreparationSite Condition AssessmentSoft SkillsClient AdvisingTeam CoordinationProblem SolvingProfessional RepresentationMentoring Junior EngineersCertifications & QualificationsP.Eng. CertificationP.Geo. CertificationC.E.T. CertificationConstruction Site Safety TrainingIndustry KeywordsGeotechnical EngineeringSoil MechanicsFoundation ConstructionSouthwestern OntarioGlacial TillsLacustrine ClaysSilty DepositsGroundwater ConditionsConstruction LogisticsActive Construction Sites

📌 Geotechnical Construction Advisor (Sarnia)
🏢 Vertex Resource Group
📍 Sarnia