Career Opportunities

The Role

Instratus is looking to add a geotechnical engineer to our team to help meet the needs of our projects. The engineer will work with the firm’s principal and other staff to plan, assemble, configure, install, and commission instrumentation and data acquisition systems for construction projects. The engineer will also communicate with clients, contractors, and other consulting engineers to ensure project requirements are met. Specifically, the job will entail:

• Designing and writing monitoring plans to meet project specific requirements.

• Installing equipment onsite using planned approaches or field-fitting when necessary.

• Borehole drilling, soil logging, and instrument installation and baselining.

• Commissioning of automated data acquisition systems for monitoring programs including integrating sensors with dataloggers and building out connectivity networks.

• Maintaining monitoring programs by troubleshooting and diagnosing issues, replacing batteries, and completing service and calibration work.

• Configuring and managing our digital platform for monitoring data presentation and reporting.

• Completing condition surveys of sensitive structures before and after construction, including photo processing and reporting.

• Project management and coordination by communicating with clients, contractors, and other consultants to ensure projects are completed successfully.

As a small business Instratus employees are expected to participate in all aspects of the work we complete and to help the company grow. The successful candidate will receive on-the-job and self-directed training, as required.

The role will be a full-time work from home position, with field work on local construction projects as required. Additionally, travel will be required for projects outside of the employee’s local area. The candidate will be based in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Canadian drivers licence and vehicle.

• Geotechnical, Geology, or Civil Engineering Undergraduate Degree preferred.

• One to three years of engineering experience.

• Prior experience on construction sites is preferred.

• Construction instrumentation and monitoring experience is a valuable asset.

Skills

• Must be technology minded and enjoy hands-on field activities.

• Must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Demonstrate the ability to work and learn independently.

• Physical ability to traverse construction sites or steep terrain, stand for extended periods, and lift and carry up to 50lbs.

The Opportunity

Instratus offers the opportunity to work in a niche construction engineering field developing, implementing, and managing custom tailored monitoring solutions for a wide array of unique projects. Working in a small team the successful candidate will learn directly from experienced staff. They will have ample room to grow with the business, both technically and financially, and may provide direct input on its direction.

The job is a flexible work-from-home position that allows employees an excellent work-life balance. We’re providing the opportunity for a new employee to join our team and grow with the business. We are offering a base annual salary of $75,000 to $95,000 based on experience. Additional compensation includes overtime pay, mileage reimbursement from your home, as well as holiday and performance-based bonuses.

Should you wish to apply, please send a cover letter and resume to careers@instratus.ca. Please note that only local candidates will be considered. We thank all interested applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.t goes here