Intermediate 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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Tetra Tech Canada Inc. has openings for an Intermediate and/or Senior Geotechnical Engineer 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Mining Engineering
• 5-15 years or more of industry or consulting engineering experience
• The ability to establish and maintain solid client relationships
• Must be or eligible to register as a professional engineer in the Yukon, be legally entitled to work in Canada, and possess a valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent)
• Willingness to travel to remote project sites for extended periods of time
• Experience working in a consulting engineering environment at a project management level
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a team environment
• Proven experience using AutoCAD, GeoStudio 2007 Products and MS Office is essential.
• Valid driver’s license

• Perform geotechnical investigation
• Design, and construction supervision for projects associated with municipal underground utilities, highway, and airport transportation, mine suite development and building foundations.
• Direct involvement with exciting new and existing projects in Canada’s northern territories, Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut.
• Collect and analyze geotechnical and permafrost data, design and develop specifications for earthworks structures and cost estimates, mentor junior staff, and communicate with clients and subconsultants.
• Travel will be required in this position, and candidates must be prepared to undertake short-term field assignments.