THE OPPORTUNITY:

Tetra Tech is adding an Intermediate/Senior Geotechnical Engineer to our Arctic Engineering team based in Whitehorse, YK.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Mining Engineering.
• 5-15 years or more of industry or consulting engineering experience.
• The ability to establish and maintain solid client relationships.
• Must be or eligible to register as a professional engineer in the Yukon, be legally entitled to work in Canada, and possess a valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent).
• Willingness to travel to remote project sites.
• Experience working in a consulting engineering environment at a project management level.
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a team environment.
• Proven experience using AutoCAD, GeoStudio 2007 Products and MS Office is essential.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Perform geotechnical investigations.
• Design, and construction supervision for projects associated with municipal underground utilities, highway, and airport transportation, mine suite development and building foundations.
• Direct involvement with exciting new and existing projects in Canada’s northern territories, Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut.
• Collect and analyze geotechnical and permafrost data, design and develop specifications for earthworks structures and cost estimates, mentor junior staff, and communicate with clients and subconsultants.
• Travel will be required in this position, and candidates must be prepared to undertake short-term field assignments.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.