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Geotechnical Laboratory Professional

Boucherville, Quebec, Canada

Overview


We are currently seeking a Laboratory Professional in the field of geotechnical engineering. The successful candidate will possess strong technical skills and join our geotechnical team in Quebec. Based in Boucherville, Quebec, this role involves supporting a variety of projects in the infrastructure, transportation, energy, urban development, and mining sectors. The selected candidate will play a key role in performing and overseeing high-quality, reliable laboratory testing on complex materials to support advanced geotechnical analyses and designs.


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced laboratory professional who is committed to technical excellence, understands the importance of sample quality and test integrity, and is motivated to work on challenging projects within a collaborative and industry-leading geotechnical team.


Your role


  • Perform, process data from, and supervise advanced, highly complex geotechnical laboratory tests in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., ASTM, BNQ, AASHTO, and others).
  • Implement and manage a wide range of advanced testing programs, including various types of triaxial tests, direct shear tests, cyclic direct simple shear (CDSS) tests, consolidation tests, and different types of permeability tests.
  • Lead project-level planning and resource allocation management for geotechnical laboratory work, including test sequencing, resource assignment, scheduling, and coordination with project managers and geotechnical engineers.
  • Operate automated laboratory equipment with a high degree of proficiency; maintain knowledge of manual testing equipment and procedures to support verification, troubleshooting, and non-routine testing activities.
  • Achieve the company's'operational and financial performance objectives.
  • Implement and support calibration programs, quality control metrics, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures, ensuring data integrity, repeatability, validity, and compliance with internal and external audit requirements.

Engineering

Location

Boucherville, Quebec, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-158451

Salary range

-

About you


  • Diploma or advanced degree from a recognized technical or engineering program (e.g., civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or materials technology), or a bachelor's degree in science or engineering; a degree in civil or geotechnical engineering is considered a significant asset.
  • 5 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in a geotechnical engineering laboratory, with demonstrated responsibilities in conducting advanced and highly complex testing.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with both standard and advanced laboratory testing, including soil strength, deformation, and permeability testing.
  • Strong proficiency with automated testing systems, combined with practical knowledge of manual laboratory equipment, sample preparation, and fundamental testing principles.
  • Solid understanding of calibration principles, quality control metrics, and laboratory QA/QC systems, with a strong focus on data quality, traceability, and technical validity.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits


Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.


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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis


We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.


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