Geotechnical Engineer

at  Tetra Tech

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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We are currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with 5-15 years of relevant experience, to fill a permanent full-time position based out of Terrace, British Columbia. This position will work with our team of recognized industry experts within our Engineering group.
The salary range for this position is $90K to $140K per annum. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

Some of the Responsibilities You May Have:

• Planning and supervising geotechnical investigations.
• Evaluating geologic conditions and geotechnical characteristics for assessment and design of shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures and earth structures.
• Conducting seismic assessments.
• Conducting dam safety reviews and completing remediation designs.
• Conducting or review of slope stability and embankment assessments and completing designs.
• Analyzing field data and preparing detailed engineering reports and recommendations.
• Communicating with clients and sub-consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Conducting construction monitoring activities for various projects.
• Periodic travel, including overnight stays, to project sites to oversee field investigations, construction QA/QC activities, audits, or other activities will be required.
• Project management of small and medium multidiscipline projects including budget, schedule and quality control.
• Proposal and project report writing and review.
• Collaborating as a team member and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications that Would Make You A Great Candidate:

• Minimum undergraduate degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological Engineering or similar.
• 5 - 15 years of experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, GeoStudio 2007 Products and MS Office.
• Good time management skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision and the ability to contribute to the project by being a team player.
• Travel will be required in this position. Must be physically capable of performing the required field duties.
• Must possess a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent).
• Eligible for registration as an EGBC Professional Engineer.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

What Makes Tetra Tech A Great Place to Work:

• Benefits starting day one of employment.
• Competitive base salary.
• Eligible for overtime (calculated at 1.5 times) that can be banked or paid out, whatever you prefer. Some of our employees work a lot of hours during the busy times and then take extended time off.
• Hybrid work options when you are not in the field. We’ll provide the technology for you to work remotely.
• Tetra Tech employs industry leading technical specialists across all environmental disciplines which promotes a strong mentorship environment and opportunity for technical growth.
• Tetra Tech supports life-long learning and provides an annual allowance for educational opportunities.
• You will be working with an amazing, very supportive team that takes a great amount of pride in our reputation and the phenomenal customer service we are known for.
• Tetra Tech is a global company with over 28,000 employees worldwide. By joining this team, you have access to this network of professionals, experience, opportunities and corporate benefits (e.g. corporate discounts, stock purchase plan).
• Opportunity for advancement within our Engineering group and within Tetra Tech globally.

• Planning and supervising geotechnical investigations.
• Evaluating geologic conditions and geotechnical characteristics for assessment and design of shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures and earth structures.
• Conducting seismic assessments.
• Conducting dam safety reviews and completing remediation designs.
• Conducting or review of slope stability and embankment assessments and completing designs.
• Analyzing field data and preparing detailed engineering reports and recommendations.
• Communicating with clients and sub-consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Conducting construction monitoring activities for various projects.
• Periodic travel, including overnight stays, to project sites to oversee field investigations, construction QA/QC activities, audits, or other activities will be required.
• Project management of small and medium multidiscipline projects including budget, schedule and quality control.
• Proposal and project report writing and review.
• Collaborating as a team member and mentoring junior staff