Geotechnical Construction Advisor

• 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

• 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

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.

• Geotechnical Engineering Degree
• P.Eng. Certification
• Soil Behavior Knowledge
• Construction Site Experience
• Clear Communication Skills

• Subgrade Inspection
• Fill Placement
• Excavation and Shoring
• Dewatering
• Earthworks Phasing
• Material Placement
• Groundwater Assessment
• Construction Logistics
• Field Note Preparation
• Site Condition Assessment

• Client Advising
• Team Coordination
• Problem Solving
• Professional Representation
• Mentoring Junior Engineers

• P.Eng. Certification
• P.Geo. Certification
• C.E.T. Certification
• Construction Site Safety Training

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Soil Mechanics
• Foundation Construction
• Southwestern Ontario
• Glacial Tills
• Lacustrine Clays
• Silty Deposits
• Groundwater Conditions
• Construction Logistics
• Active Construction Sites