Junior Geotechnical Engineer

Strum Consulting, is presently expanding our Geotechnical Engineering Division and has an opening in our Antigonish office for a Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team.

As a Junior Geotechnical Engineer, you will support the Geotechnical Division by applying engineering principles to both field and office work, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and client interaction.

• Professional Engineer, licensed or eligible for membership with Engineers Nova Scotia.
• Consulting background is an asset.
• Willingness to learn and work as a member of a team comprised of surveyors, engineers, technicians, environmental scientists, and biologists.
• Strong attention to detail, motivation, and excellent communications skills.
• Possess professional demeanour and communicate with excellent verbal and written skills in English.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
• A valid Nova Scotia Drivers License is required.

• Adhere to Strum’s health and safety program and ensure safety procedures and protocols are followed.
• Project manage geotechnical investigations, including borehole and test pits, sampling, and on-site testing.
• Prepare proposals and detailed geotechnical reports with recommendations for foundations, slope stability, retaining walls, and earthworks.
• Participate in business development events and client liaison.
• Attend and participate in weekly internal meetings and coordinate with team members to ensure efficient and timely delivery of projects within the schedule.
• Support existing teams while demonstrating ability to work independently and as part of a larger close-knit team.

• Competitive pay and excellent benefits package.
• Work on a wide range of large and small, interesting projects, including new and upcoming technologies.
• Interact with a diverse client base.
• Be part of a team where your input will be noticed and valued.
• Collaboration and room for professional development and career growth.
• Dynamic and flexible work arrangements (e.g., work from home and work from the office).

Strum Consulting is committed to creating a culture of diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion. Strum Consulting welcomes qualified candidates from all ethnicities, religions, colours, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, or people with disabilities. We encourage applicants from minority groups, women, racialized groups, Indigenous heritage and LGBTQIA+ community to self identify. Please contact us  if any accommodations are required at any stage of the hiring process.

Strum Consulting prioritises the health and safety of its employees and it is a core value in our culture. Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety and taking courses on WHMIS as well as First Aid and CPR is mandatory.