Engineering Civil Graduate

Engineering Graduate Position

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we'll help you go all the way.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

We are seeking a hard-working and motivated Engineering Graduate to join our Materials Technology team at our Peterborough location for this entry-level twelve-month contract position. You will join a team of enthusiastic and dedicated technicians while operating under the supervision and mentorship of our civil and geotechnical engineering professionals.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office, three days a week, to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Completion of Quality Assurance and Quality Control materials testing and inspection services on-site for various construction projects within Peterborough and the surrounding areas.
• Conducting compaction testing during site grading and backfilling operations, including sampling soil and aggregates for laboratory analysis.
• Concrete and asphalt sampling and testing for various building and infrastructure projects.
• Providing support to the engineering team with the review of data and preparation of related documents, to be reviewed by senior engineering staff.
• Support field staff in investigative work, including concrete coring, specialized testing, test pit investigations, and site data collection.

What you will bring to the team:

• Must be a recent graduate from a Bachelor of Engineering Degree program in civil, geotechnical, or similar engineering programs.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service communication skills.
• The capacity and willingness to learn new skills and testing procedures.
• Access to a personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license to carry out daily site inspections.
• Competent with the use of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly MS Word and MS Excel.
• Ability to lift and carry 23.7 kg (50 lbs.)
• Willingness to work a regular 40-hour work week and possibly overtime up to a limit of 13 hours total per day.
• Willingness to travel up to 200 km per day using a personal vehicle.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to commute to Peterborough Office (Mandatory)

Compensation:

• Hourly compensation at market rates.
• Reimbursement per kilometre for the use of your personal vehicle at rates adhering to the schedule by the Canadian Revenue Agency.
• Tiered health benefit packages paid for by GHD for both contract and full-time employees.

The salary range for this position is $56,300 to $93,875.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This position is for an existing vacancy.