Junior Project Engineer (Airports) - Vancouver

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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In Canada, Tetra Tech is a leading Airport Consultant offering a broad range of services to the airport industry in practice areas that include facility assessments, planning, design, environmental, regulatory, and construction management of airport facilities and related infrastructure. As a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technologists, aviation specialists, pilots, former airport management and planners, our dedicated Airports Group provides a unique perspective to clients in understanding and delivering projects.
We are currently seeking a Junior Airports Engineer to join our Vancouver, BC office location. In support of our expanding services and market area, we are seeking an energetic individual to play a vital role in the growth of our organization. Reporting to the Manager of the Airports Group, the successful candidate will provide airfield engineering services related to project management, planning, assessments, design, site inspection and contract administration services.
The salary range for this position is $68K to $80K per annum. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

QUALIFICATIONS THAT WOULD MAKE YOU A GREAT CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology.
• 1-2 years of experience in municipal and/or transportation engineering is valuable. Practical exposure to real-world projects enhances your understanding of engineering practices and project execution.
• Airport design and project experience.
• Knowledge of Transport Canada, ICAO, and FAA guidelines is advantageous.
• Familiarity with airport-related projects adds value to your skill set.
• Basic civil engineering design skills.
• AutoCAD skills are beneficial. Proficiency in this software tool aids in drafting and design tasks.
• Experience in writing reports and technical communications is crucial. Clear documentation and effective communication are essential for project success.
• Must be well organized and capable of managing and prioritizing numerous tasks. This ensures commitment to project delivery, client service, and quality management.
• An aptitude for, and interest in, planning, scheduling, and financial management. This contributes to effective project execution.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team environment ensures adaptability and flexibility.
• Possession of a valid Canadian driver’s license.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work on resident site inspection for construction projects with duration varying between several weeks to several months.

• Develop sound technical solutions including assessment, design, evaluation and construction strategy for airport infrastructure.
• Support and complete tasks for project cost estimates, project plans, operational plans, schedules and deliverables to execute high quality projects on time and on budget.
• Maintain quality checks of designs, drawings, quantity calculations, tender documents and specifications.
• Prepare technical letters and reviews, reports, quality control documents, memos and other documentation.
• Identify, address and resolve technical design, operational and construction issues and conflicts as needed to deliver the work plan.
• Participate in proposal preparation when requested.