Geotechnical Technical Coordinator
Core
Coordinate geotechnical design inputs, investigations, technical reviews, and construction support for a major light rail transit extension project.
Role type
Geotechnical Technical Coordinator
Builds
Underground stations, excavations, tunnels, portals, elevated guideway foundations, and utility works for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension.
Domain
Civil infrastructure, transportation, tunnelling, excavation, foundation engineering.
Required skills
Geotechnical engineering coordination, geological and hydrogeological assessment, construction methodology review, risk management, technical report review, interface management, instrumentation monitoring, regulatory compliance.
Preferred skills
Experience with progressive design-build models, knowledge of deep excavation and tunnelling support systems, familiarity with groundwater management strategies.
Technologies
Geotechnical software, CAD, monitoring instrumentation (inclinometers, piezometers), project management tools.
Responsibilities
Coordinate geotechnical activities across work packages and serve as the primary interface between designers, consultants, and construction teams. Review and coordinate geotechnical, hydrogeological, and related technical reports, calculations, and drawings. Ensure geotechnical requirements are integrated into multidisciplinary designs for stations, tunnels, and foundations. Coordinate geotechnical investigations, borehole drilling, laboratory testing, and site characterization. Identify discrepancies between design assumptions and field conditions and coordinate technical solutions. Provide technical support during excavation, tunnelling, and foundation installation. Coordinate geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring programs. Manage geotechnical risks related to ground conditions and groundwater. Support Progressive Design-Build activities by facilitating collaboration between designers and construction teams.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC