About the Company

SIXENSE is the worldwide leader in the design, installation, maintenance and operation of large automated monitoring systems during the construction of iconic infrastructure across the globe. SIXENSE has developed proprietary software and techniques to allow engineers to monitor and understand soil and structure behaviour during the project. SIXENSE deployed hundreds of sensors in the USA and Canada on small and large construction projects. Their performance relies on the robustness of their initial design and on the quality of the post-processing of the data. Using our technique and proprietary software. https://www.sixense-group.com/en/

SIXENSE is looking for a Geotechnical Instrumentation Engineer/Technician in order to strengthen our capacity to deploy structural and geotechnical Instrumentation. The Instrumentation Engineer will design, supply, install and maintain the monitoring system on the project with the support of the local team.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Project Manager, performs the project tasks related to the Specialty, in accordance with the company policies, methods and practices,
• Provides technical expertise, design recommendations, quality control and managerial support to the Project Manager,

Essential functions:

• Performs the work and enforces the rules in accordance with all applicable regulations, policies, methods, and practices developed for the Specialty, Responsible for safety in the work environment,
• Prepares submittals, designs, material purchases, and accurate record keeping,
• Demonstrates ability to perform completely (design, setup, completion and reporting) and successfully the tasks listed below:
  • Pre-installation: design, building, acceptance testing, logging and records keeping, comparing installation plan to technical/client requirements, delivery to site. Notification to Project Manager of defect,
  • On-site installation: assembling, installing, on-site configuring and commissioning, verification of normal readings, documenting and records keeping including Pre and Post-installation photos and forms,
  • Post-Installation: prepare submittals, perform necessary programming of loggers, provide information, documenting and records keeping as required to Project Manager and Monitoring Engineers for their proper software implementation,
  • On-site maintenance and operations: routine QC inspections, calibrations, maintenance and cleaning, observe system performance, diagnose failures and subsequently failure prevention, perform repairs as necessary, document site conditions and identify potential problem areas, documentation and record keeping as required,
  • Decommissioning and disposal: uninstall instruments and associated components, dispose of non-reusable parts, repatriate re-usable parts to the relevant office, clean and restorative the site to pre-existing conditions, clean and restorative inventoried instruments for future deployments, documentation of the inventory database
• Directs field operations for subsurface investigations/instruments installations including layout, supervising drill rigs, logging logs, soil sampling, and preparing detailed site sketches.
• Attends client meetings and participates in presentations as assigned,
• Provides documentation and supports the Project Manager to prepare and track claims, change orders, extra work orders,
• Acts as Assistant Project Manager, as required,
• Assists in risk assessment,
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and qualifications:

Education and experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil/Geotech Preferred) or College Diploma in a Civil Engineering/Construction Technician / Technology,
• Registration with the Provincial Professional Association of Engineers is an asset,
• OSHA 10-hour safety training,
• First Aid/CPR,
• 2-4 years of relevant experience,
• Basic knowledge of job costing procedures,
• Ability to suggest recommendations to the Project Manager for project-related decisions such as estimating and risk assessment,
• MS Word, Excel and Outlook relative to reporting site construction and engineering activities.
• Field investigation experience such as permitting and various type of drilling are preferred
• A valid provincial driver’s license required

Physical requirements and soft skills:

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, moving heavy materials of at least 40 lbs and up to 100 lbs, climbing, crawling, walking on uneven ground, and working long hours in all weather conditions.
• Ability to travel as per the company travel policy, often overnight and away from home,
• Ability to concentrate to a high degree in a busy and noisy construction environment,
• Ability to work in all types of weather,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
• Time-management skills,
• Rational decision-making ability and accountability,
• Attention to detail,
• Ability to prioritize,
• Conflict resolution and stress-management,
• Ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibilities as needed.

SIXENSE is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.