Tetra Tech

Geotechnical Engineer

Tetra Tech$90K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Geotechnical, Geological, or Civil Engineering; graduate degree is an asset.
  • 7-10+ years of experience preferred for stronger seniority
  • Consulting experience with client relationship management and multi-discipline project teams is a plus
  • Experience in planning and supervising geotechnical investigations and technical report writing
  • Strong foundation design skills, including shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, and earthworks
  • Desirable experience with dam safety assessments and instrumentation monitoring
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, GeoStudio, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with GIS tools beneficial
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to mentor junior staff and manage workloads
  • P.Eng. eligibility or registration in British Columbia, and legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor geotechnical projects and engineering interns
  • Manage project timelines, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
  • Plan and oversee site investigations, coordinating field teams
  • Evaluate subsurface conditions for foundation and structure design
  • Conduct dam safety reviews and develop appropriate remediation designs
  • Analyze data to produce structured technical reports for clients and regulators
  • Prepare project proposals, estimates, and manage technical staff and subcontractors

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits available from day one
  • Overtime compensation at 1.5 times
  • Hybrid work environment with support for remote work
  • Strong focus on work/life balance
  • Collaborative team culture valuing employee contributions
  • Learning and development opportunities with mentorship from industry experts
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding an Geotechnical Engineer to our Western Canada Engineering team based in Terrace, BC. This position is based in Terrace, BC.; however, we welcome applications from qualified candidates outside the area and are prepared to offer relocation support for the successful candidate.

Your Role:
  • Technical Lead for Geotechnical projects along with training and mentoring EIT's
  • Lead and manage geotechnical projects from scoping through to construction support, ensuring on time, on budget delivery.
  • Plan, conduct and supervise site investigations (drilling, CPT, sampling, instrumentation) and coordinate field teams.
  • Evaluate subsurface conditions and geotechnical properties to design shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, earthworks and embankments.
  • Perform slope stability, embankment and pavement assessments and prepare practical remediation or design solutions.
  • Carry out dam safety reviews and develop remediation designs where required.
  • Analyze field and laboratory data and prepare clear, well structured technical reports, recommendations and design documents for clients and regulators.
  • Prepare proposals, estimates and resource schedules; manage technical field staff and subcontractors.
  • Provide senior technical review and mentor junior engineers and technicians, promoting quality and best practices.
  • Maintain effective client and stakeholder communication, support permitting and regulatory coordination, and represent Tetra Tech professionally.
  • Work in compliance with internal procedures, industry standards, and applicable legislation; maintain strong health & safety practices on site and in the office.
  • Pursue continuous professional development and stay current with geotechnical methods, codes and guidelines.
  • Perform additional duties as required to support project and business needs.


Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate degree in Geotechnical, Geological or Civil Engineering (required). Graduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering is an asset.
  • 7-10+ years preferred for stronger seniority.
  • Consulting experience and proven ability to manage client relationships and multi discipline project teams is an asset.
  • Demonstrated experience planning and supervising geotechnical investigations and writing technical reports for internal and external audiences.
  • Strong technical skills in foundation design (shallow & deep), slope stability, earthworks, and remediation design.
  • Experience with dam safety assessments, instrumentation monitoring and interpreting field data is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and GeoStudio (or equivalent geotechnical analysis tools) and Microsoft Office. Familiarity with other modelling or GIS tools is an asset.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong report writing ability, and comfort presenting to clients and regulatory bodies.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior staff, prioritize workload, and work independently with sound professional judgment.
  • Eligible or registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia (or eligible to obtain registration). Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and possess a valid BC Class 5 driver's license.


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.


Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech, Inc. is an American engineering services company that provides consulting, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company serves a range of industries, including water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California. The company operates in over 50 countries and has more than 20,000 employees.
Learn more about Tetra Tech
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$178.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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