THE OPPORTUNITY:

Tetra Tech is adding an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to our Arctic Engineering team based in Edmonton, AB.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Geological Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience, and experience in consulting engineering would be considered an asset.
• Proficient in the use of CAD, slope stability and Seepage analyses software.
• Excellent numerical modeling skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Travel will be required in this position. Candidates must be prepared to undertake field assignments in Northern Canada, including Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon.
• Must be physically capable of performing the required field duties.
• Must possess a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent).
• Eligible for registration as an APEGA Engineer-In-Training.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
  Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
• Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
• We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.

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• Broad-based geotechnical skill development to address the life-cycle needs of a major Northern project: design, construction, and closure.
• Working not just in the permafrost geotechnical realm but gaining a working understanding of other areas to function effectively with our departments in transportation, mining, and environmental.
• Conducting construction monitoring with northern construction partners to ensure the job meets the client’s needs.
• Planning, conducting, and supervising permafrost-region geotechnical investigations with the goal of implementing new designs or preserving existing structures that are threatened by permafrost degradation.
• Evaluating conditions for the design of foundations, retaining structures, and earth structures, usually with a special focus on thermal characteristics.
• Conducting geotechnical analyses (stability, seepage, and thermal) using various software (e.g., SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, TEMP/W).
• Using CAD software (e.g. Civil 3D) to develop models for water management infrastructure (dams, dikes, containment ponds, Berms, Culverts, channels).
• Analyzing field data and preparing detailed engineering reports and recommendations.
• Communicating with clients, sub-consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• 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.