Senior Contaminated Sites Specialist

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Contaminated Sites Specialist to our Environment and Water Practice team based in Edmonton, AB .

Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role

• Senior review and signoff on technical aspects of projects.
• Design, manage and/or conduct environmental site assessment and remediation programs.
• Design and implement remediation and risk management strategies for a variety of sites across Alberta and the North.
• Manage projects according to the approved scope of work and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget.
• Delivering top quality and winning technical proposals for environmental engineering projects.
• Leading the development of accurate scopes of work, cost estimates, project plans, schedules and deliverables for high quality project execution.
• Contributing to ongoing project management best practice implementation.
• Providing leadership and mentorship to support the delivery of top-quality technical work on projects.
• Staying current on general trends in the technical field and market sector.
• 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 Bachelors or Masters degree in an environmental discipline or environmentally related engineering discipline.
• Professional registration as P.Eng., P.Geo., or P.Ag. in Alberta and ability to register in other Canadian provinces and territories.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant technical experience (preference will be given to individuals with consulting experience).
• The successful candidate must have experience with Contaminated Sites assessment and remediation in Alberta and also preferably in the North.
• Current and sound knowledge of AB and Federal environmental regulations and guidelines.
• Experience with a variety of sites and clients including municipalities and other levels of Government, industry, and upstream/downstream petroleum.
• Experience mentoring and directing staff to conduct high quality technical work.
• Leadership skills and experience and the desire to train, mentor and develop junior and intermediate staff within the team.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build long-term, successful professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, teamwork, problem solving, leadership and mentorship skills.
• Several years of experience establishing and maintaining client relationships is required.
• Contributing to identifying and securing new business opportunities and marketing activities.
• Some travel will be required in this position.
• Professional registration in other Canadian provinces and territories (NT, NU in particular) would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge/experience with Alberta Subsoil Salinity Tool Version 3.0. would be considered an asset.
• Ability to obtain a Permit to Practice in AB would be considered an asset.
  
  

Life At Tetra Tech

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include (if applicable):

• 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:

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Additional Information

• Organization: 704 EGI