Intermediate Civil Engineering Technologist

at  Tetra Tech

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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 an Intermediate Civil Engineering Technologist (NOC 22300) to join our team in Whitehorse, Yukon. This is your opportunity to work and grow your career with world-class engineers and scientists dedicated to working on geotechnical engineering projects in arctic environments, from conceptual design to construction reporting. The position requires direct involvement with exciting new and existing projects in Canada’s northern territories, Yukon, NWT and Nunavut. Travel will be required in this position, and candidates must be prepared to undertake short-term field assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS THAT WOULD MAKE YOU A GREAT CANDIDATE:

• Geology, Civil Engineering or Construction Services Diploma from recognized Technical School.
• Demonstrated practical hands-on design, construction administration and project management expertise (i.e. related office and field experience) is an asset but not required.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, ArcGIS, AutoCad.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, listening and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Must be willing to travel and work in a field setting away from headquarters.
• CSA approved Steel Toed Safety Boots required.

• Assisting with field geotechnical assessment and sampling.
• Performing field nuclear density compaction testing.
• Performing construction inspection.
• Performing construction QA/QC.
• Recording, reporting and maintaining test result records.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and able to carry out assignments with minimal supervision.
• Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of rock, mineral or metal samples and perform physical and chemical laboratory tests.
• Assisting with the management of technical field and laboratory staff.
• Management of small to medium quality control and quality assurance projects.
• Able to provide quality control and quality assurance on a variety of laboratory and field-testing projects.
• Performing field testing and laboratory testing of soil, aggregate and asphalt concrete including sieve analysis, density testing using nuclear density gauges, preparation of Proctors and Marshall molds, asphalt cement content, sand equivalents, Atterberg limits and moisture content.
• Preparing of field and testing reports.