Tetra Tech

Junior Geotechnical Engineer

Tetra Tech • $75K — $90K *
Vancouver, BC V5K 5J9In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or geological engineering required.
  • Minimum 1 year of geotechnical engineering experience.
  • Strong academic background in geotechnical engineering.
  • Experience with engineering design software is a plus.
  • Eligible to register as an Engineer-in-Training in British Columbia.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel for field assignments throughout Western Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing technical solutions for geotechnical applications.
  • Support preparation of technical documents, including reports and proposals.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers and junior team members on projects.
  • Help plan and coordinate project resources, schedules, and budgets.
  • Communicate with clients, contractors, and subconsultants under direction.
  • Participate in field programs for site explorations and data collection.
  • Review geotechnical information and contribute to evaluation reports.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits available from day one of employment.
  • Overtime compensation at 1.5 times the regular rate.
  • Hybrid work culture allowing flexibility in work location.
  • Commitment to work/life balance across the company.
  • Collaborative team environment that values employee contributions.
  • Opportunities for learning, development, and mentorship from industry experts.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Junior Geotechnical Engineerto our Geotechnical Engineering team based in Vancouver, BC.

Your Role:

  • Assisting with the development of technical solutions for a variety of geotechnical applications, including foundation design in seismically active environments.
  • Supporting the preparation of technical letters, reports, proposals, and other project documentation.
  • Working under the guidance of senior engineers and collaborating with junior and intermediate staff members and co-op students.
  • Assisting with project planning, resource coordination, scheduling, and budget tracking to support the successful delivery of projects.
  • Communicating and coordinating with coworkers, clients, contractors, and subconsultants under the direction of senior project team members.
  • Supporting the planning and execution of field programs, including site explorations, field observations, and data collection.
  • Reviewing and analyzing geotechnical information and assisting with the preparation of geotechnical evaluation reports and recommendations.
  • Assisting with the design of civil earthwork structures and the preparation of construction specifications.
  • Supporting the design of linear infrastructure projects, including pipelines, water mains, transmission lines, highways, and bridge foundations.
  • Assisting with geotechnical design and assessments for marine and port infrastructure, hospitals, community centres, commercial buildings, residential towers, and other developments.
  • Assisting with geohazard assessments, including terrain mapping, hazard mapping, and preliminary risk assessments.

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in civil or geological engineering.
  • A minimum of 1 year of relevant geotechnical engineering and foundation design experience.
  • Strong all-round academic knowledge of geotechnical engineering.
  • Experience with engineering design software will be an advantage.
  • Registered or eligible to register as an Engineer-in-Training in British Columbia.
  • Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
  • Travel will be required in this position throughout Western Canada, and candidates must be prepared to undertake field assignments possibly lasting up to three to four weeks at a time.
  • Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.


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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$178.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ
TTEK
* Ladders Estimates

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