Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer - Edmonton
at Tetra Tech
Edmonton, AB, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 31 Jan, 2025 | Not Specified | 01 Nov, 2024 | 8 year(s) or above | Communication Skills,Site Characterization,Travel,Timelines,Geotechnical Engineering,Proposal Writing | No | No |
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Description:
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.
Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.
We are currently looking for an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join our Edmonton office. This is an opportunity to work with world-class engineers and scientists dedicated to working on civil and geotechnical engineering projects throughout Alberta, from conceptual design to construction reporting. On occasion your expertise may be needed by our other offices across Canada, or our parent company Tetra Tech on some of their challenging international projects.
QUALIFICATIONS THAT WOULD MAKE YOU A GREAT CANDIDATE:
- 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 8 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.
Responsibilities:
- Developing sound technical solutions to assist in the design and evaluation of challenging geotechnical applications.
- Preparing proposals and cost estimates.
- Designing and managing geotechnical projects including site investigations and construction monitoring.
- Conducting site visits for geotechnical assessments and construction monitoring
- Conducting geotechnical analysis and modelling, preparing letters and reports.
- Supervising and mentoring junior 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.
- Reviewing reports prepared by junior staff and preparing geotechnical evaluation reports including recommendations and site development.
- Participating in design of civil earthwork structures and development of construction specifications.
- Participating in design of linear infrastructure, including pipelines, water mains, transmission lines, highways, and bridge foundations.
- Participating in design of industrial buildings/structures, hospitals, community centres, commercial buildings, residential towers, and more.
- Leading or assisting with completion of geohazard assessments, including terrain mapping, hazard mapping, and risk assessments.
- Maintaining and building client relationships.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:8.0Max:13.0 year(s)
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Engineering Design / R&D
Electronic Engineering
Graduate
Geotechnical engineering
Proficient
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Edmonton, AB, Canada