Job Description

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

Our pledge to you. Join GHD.

Who are we looking for?

As a Materials Technology Laboratory Technician, you will carry out laboratory testing services in our Waterloo geotechnical laboratory.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.

With commitment, there's no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth.


Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Let's solve the big problems together.

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

As a Materials Technology Laboratory Technician, you will carry out geotechnical laboratory testing in our Waterloo geotechnical laboratory.


The laboratory work will include:


Testing of soil, aggregate, and concrete samples (building materials) to determine engineering properties. This will include standard proctor testing, grain size analysis, determination of moisture content, and compressive strength testing of concrete cylinders. Depending on prior experience and knowledge, you may provide support to higher complexity soil and aggregate testing.

What you will bring to the team:

Enrolled in a civil, geotechnical, or engineering program

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions, and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

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.