Engineering Project Technologist

Environmental Due Diligence & Remediation Waterloo, ON
Be part of a team that values collaboration, accountability, and hands‑on technical work that supports responsible development and healthier communities.
Pinchin makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering. We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight.
At Pinchin, we empower our people to uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.
Pinchin is seeking a Project Technologist to join our Environmental Due Diligence team in Waterloo . The Project Technologist, Environmental Due Diligence & Remediation (EDR), supports a wide range of environmental assessment and remediation projects related to property transactions, redevelopment, and regulatory compliance. This role works closely with Project Managers and senior technical staff to deliver Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Excess Soil planning documents, support Record of Site Condition (RSC) and Certificate of Property Use (CPU) work and assist with remediation and monitoring programs across Ontario. The Project Technologist has the opportunity to collaborate closely with other business lines—including Risk Assessment, Building Science and Sustainability, and Geotechnical teams—to contribute to the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects.
Support and perform field work and reporting related to Excess Soil planning documents outlined in Ontario Regulation 406/19
Support and perform field work and reporting related to CPU monitoring
Conduct a broad range of field work including, but not limited to, groundwater monitoring, soil, groundwater, soil vapour and indoor air sampling, cap investigations, excavation oversight, remediation oversight, emergency spill response, underground storage tank removals, pit inspections, hydraulic conductivity testing and oversight of private utility locates
Coordinate with subcontractors, laboratories, site representatives and clients, and internal project teams
Follow established health, safety, and quality procedures during field and office work
The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical capability, curiosity, critical thinking and accountability along with a genuine interest in creating positive outcomes for clients, communities, and the environment. Degree or diploma in a related discipline, preferably Environmental Science, Engineering, or a similar field

• 0-2 years of experience in environmental consulting or a related technical role
• Working knowledge of Ontario Regulation 153/04, Ontario Regulation 406/19 and CSA Site Assessment Standards
• Strong technical writing and field documentation skills, with attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Earth and BoreD, considered an asset
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and access to a personal vehicle (work‑related travel expenses reimbursed)
• Willingness to travel with occasional travel within southwestern Ontario
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours on an as‑needed basis (evenings or weekends) and overtime hours

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits. Employees enjoy mentoring and career development programs, a flexible workplace that supports work life balance, paid personal days, minimum of three weeks of vacation to start, reimbursement for professional memberships, environmental and community involvement opportunities, a wellness spending account, social activities, team events, corporate hotel rates, and more.
Some positions may involve online testing during the recruitment process.
Depending on the assignment, clients may require Government security screening, criminal record verification, or periodic drug and alcohol testing. Depending on the requirements of the position, preference may be given to candidates who are able to efficiently qualify for Government security clearances. (No agency phone calls please.
We make buildings and environments better.