THE OPPORTUNITY:

Tetra Tech is adding a Junior Geotechnical Engineer to our Mining Engineering team based in Kelowna or Vancouver, BC.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of an Undergraduate degree in either Geotechnical, Geological or Mining Engineering.
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment would be considered an asset but is not mandatory.
• Possess good technical writing skills.
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a team environment.
• Previous experience using AutoCAD, GeoStudio products and MS office is essential.
• Previous experience working in the mining environment is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), teamwork and mentorship skills are essential.
• Good time management skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision and the ability to contribute to the project by being a team player.
• Candidates must be prepared to undertake field assignments, generally within western Canada, with potential for field assignments elsewhere in Canada and internationally.
• Must be physically capable of performing the manual field duties required.
• Must be registered, or eligible to register, as an Engineer in Training (EIT) in British Columbia.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
• Possess a valid British Columbia Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent).

• Provide engineering, investigation, analysis, design, construction oversite, and operations services for mine waste and tailings storage facilities.
• Perform geotechnical evaluations including material characterization of mine tailings behavior, shear strength and static and seismic loading response, seepage, slope stability, and settlement analyses.
• Use field data to prepare factual and interpretative engineering reports with the support of senior staff.
• Prepare and present technical evaluation results to the internal team.
• Review geotechnical instrumentation and assist with the preparation of instrumentation reports.
• Work with field staff on construction aspects of the projects.
• Communicate 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.