Tetra Tech

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Tetra Tech • $90K — $120K *
Edmonton, AB T5A 0A1In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or geological engineering; master's in geotechnical engineering preferred.
  • Minimum 12 years of relevant geotechnical engineering and foundation design experience.
  • Experience in geotechnical reconnaissance and site characterization essential; Arctic engineering is a plus.
  • Proven capabilities in supervising geotechnical investigations and report writing.
  • Strong knowledge in foundation engineering and soil mechanics principles.
  • Proficiency with engineering design software like Plaxis and GeoStudio 2007 is advantageous.
  • Registered Professional Engineer in western or northern Canada; valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop technical solutions for geotechnical design in permafrost environments.
  • Prepare technical reports and assist in proposal development.
  • Supervise and mentor junior engineers and staff.
  • Manage project resources, schedules, and budgets effectively.
  • Collect and analyze geotechnical and permafrost data.
  • Conduct geotechnical investigations and site evaluations.
  • Review junior staff reports and prepare geotechnical evaluation recommendations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits from day one of employment.
  • Overtime paid at 1.5 times.
  • Hybrid work culture with tools for remote work.
  • Commitment to work/life balance and flexibility.
  • Collaborative team environment valuing all contributions.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Mentorship from leading experts in geotechnical engineering.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to our Arctic Engineering team based in Edmonton, AB.

Your Role:
  • Developing sound technical solutions to assist in the design and evaluation of challenging geotechnical applications, particularly in permafrost environments and with a soil mechanics focus.
  • Preparing technical letters and reports and participating in proposal development.
  • Supervising and mentoring junior staff members.
  • Planning resources, schedules, and managing projects to be on budget and on time.
  • Communicating with coworkers, clients, and sub consultants.
  • Collecting and analyzing geotechnical and permafrost information.
  • Reviewing reports prepared by junior staff and preparing geotechnical evaluation reports including recommendations and site development in permafrost environments.
  • Participating in design of civil earthwork structures and development of construction specifications.
  • Planning and supervising geotechnical investigations.
  • Evaluating geologic conditions and geotechnical characteristics for assessment and design of shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures and earth structures.
  • Conducting and reviewing slope stability and embankment assessments and completing associated designs.
  • Reclamation earthworks design.
  • 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.


Qualifications:
  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree in civil or geological engineering with a preference for a master's degree in geotechnical engineering.
  • A minimum of 12 years of relevant geotechnical engineering and foundation design experience.
  • Arctic engineering and permafrost engineering experience is preferred, but not necessary. Experience in geotechnical reconnaissance and site characterization is essential.
  • Proven capabilities in planning and supervising geotechnical investigations and in writing reports and technical communications.
  • Strong all-round academic knowledge of geotechnical engineering.
  • Expertise in foundation engineering.
  • Previous experience in site reconnaissance and investigations to assess site suitability for development of infrastructure.
  • Experience with engineering design software will be an advantage. Examples include Plaxis, Lpile, GRLWEAP, DYNA, FLAC and Settle 3D.\
  • Previous experience using GeoStudio 2007 Products and MS Office is essential.
  • Experience or aptitude for proposal writing, client development, working in a team setting to meet timelines and other skills appropriate to consulting.
  • Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
  • Some travel will be required in this position throughout Western Canada, and candidates must be prepared to undertake short field assignments possibly lasting up to one week at a time.
  • Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Previous experience leading, mentoring and coaching team members.
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer in western or northern Canada.
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and possess a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or equivalent).


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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