Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer - Yellowknife

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Located at the edge of the Arctic, in the heart of the wilderness, lies a city of youth, energy, adventure and prosperity. Yellowknife is a destination spot for young families and workers who want to earn a good living and enjoy the adventure of our great outdoors at the same time. The city is a culturally rich capital thriving with diversity, and home to about 20,000 people. Located on the shores of the beautiful Great Slave Lake, only 512 km south of the Arctic Circle, Yellowknife is known for outdoor recreation, midnight sun, aurora borealis and an unusual blend of northern culture, a city where history is found throughout a modern, bustling metropolis.

We are currently looking for an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join our Yellowknife office.This is an opportunity to work with world-class engineers and scientists dedicated to working on civil and geotechnical engineering projects in arctic environments, from conceptual design to construction reporting. On occasion your expertise may be needed by our parent company Tetra Tech on some of their challenging international projects.

Responsibilities

• Developing sound technical solutions to assist in the design and evaluation of challenging geotechnical applications, particularly foundations in permafrost environments.
• Preparing technical letters and reports and participate in proposal development
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff members and co-op students.
• 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.
  
  

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 6 years of relevant geotechnical engineering and foundation design experience.
• Relevant arctic engineering and permafrost engineering experience is preferred.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.
• Experience with engineering design software will be an advantage.
• Experience or aptitude for proposal writing, client development, working in a team setting to meet timelines and other skills appropriate to consulting.
• Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in Northwest Territories.
• 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.
  
  

What Makes Tetra Tech A Great Place To Work

• Benefits starting day one of employment.
• Competitive base salary.
• Eligible for banked overtime (calculated at 1.5 times).
• Hybrid work options when you are not in the field.
• We employ industry-leading technical specialists, which promotes a strong mentorship environment and opportunities for technical growth.
• We support our team’s continuing professional development by encouraging attendance at conferences and pursuit of R&D projects.
• You will be working with an experienced, very supportive team that takes great pride in our reputation and the quality geophysical services we provide to our clients.
• Tetra Tech is a global company with over 30,000 employees worldwide. By joining this team, you have access to this network of professionals, experience, opportunities, and corporate benefits (e.g., corporate discounts, stock purchase plan).
• Opportunity for advancement within our Arctic Engineering group and Tetra Tech globally.
  
  

Additional Information

A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)

To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required. As this position may be serving clients that have COVID-19 vaccination requirements for site access, we will be confirming your eligibility to comply with this requirement.

All qualified candidates will be considered for the role and will be eligible for relocation allowance if selected (and are located outside of the Northwest Territories).

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This is a permanent full-time, salaried position. We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

About Tetra Tech

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— 30,000 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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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women; First Nations Metis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

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