THE OPPORTUNITY:

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to our Geotechnical Engineering team based in Edmonton, AB.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in civil or geological engineering with a preference for a master’s degree in geotechnical engineering.
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant geotechnical engineering and foundation design experience.
• Relevant seismic or soft ground engineering experience is preferred. Experience in geotechnical reconnaissance and site characterization is essential.
• Proven capabilities in planning and supervising geotechnical investigations and in writing reports and technical communications.
• Strong all-round academic knowledge of geotechnical engineering.
• Expertise in foundation engineering.
• Experience with engineering design software will be an advantage.
• Experience or aptitude for proposal writing, client development, working in a team setting to meet timelines and other skills appropriate to consulting.
• Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in Alberta.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Travel will be required in this position throughout Western Canada, and candidates must be prepared to undertake field assignments possibly lasting up to three to four weeks at a time.
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment

• Developing sound technical solutions to lead the design and evaluation of challenging geotechnical applications, particularly foundations including seismically sensitive environments.
• Participating in proposal development and reviewing proposals.
• Conducting geotechnical analysis and modelling, preparing letters and reports.
• Supervising and mentoring junior and intermediate staff members and co-op students.
• Planning resources, schedules, and managing projects to be on budget and on time.
• Communicating with coworkers, clients, and sub consultants.
• Planning field programs and analyzing geotechnical information.
• Reviewing reports prepared by junior and intermediate staff and preparing geotechnical evaluation reports including recommendations and site development.
• Leading or participating in design of civil earthwork structures and development of construction specifications.
• Leading or participating in design of linear infrastructure, including pipelines, water mains, transmission lines, highways, and bridge foundations.
• Leading or participating in design of marine / port infrastructure, hospitals, community centres, commercial buildings, residential towers, industrial structures and more.
• Leading or assisting with completion of geohazard assessments, including terrain mapping, hazard mapping, and risk assessments.
• Leading and supporting business development initiatives.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in civil or geological engineering with a preference for a master’s degree in geotechnical engineering.
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant geotechnical engineering and foundation design experience.
• Relevant seismic or soft ground engineering experience is preferred. Experience in geotechnical reconnaissance and site characterization is essential.
• Proven capabilities in planning and supervising geotechnical investigations and in writing reports and technical communications.
• Strong all-round academic knowledge of geotechnical engineering.
• Expertise in foundation engineering.
• Experience with engineering design software will be an advantage.
• Experience or aptitude for proposal writing, client development, working in a team setting to meet timelines and other skills appropriate to consulting.
• Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in Alberta.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Travel will be required in this position throughout Western Canada, and candidates must be prepared to undertake field assignments possibly lasting up to three to four weeks at a time.
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.