Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer - #453490
Tetra Tech
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Edmonton, AB
Contract type: Full time

The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is adding an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to our Arctic Engineering 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
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs
Additional Information
Tetra Tech is adding an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to our Arctic Engineering 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
- Broad-based geotechnical skill development to address the life-cycle needs of a major Northern project: design, construction, and closure.
- Working not just in the permafrost geotechnical realm but gaining a working understanding of other areas to function effectively with our departments in transportation, mining, and environmental.
- Conducting construction monitoring with northern construction partners to ensure the job meets the client’s needs.
- Planning, conducting, and supervising permafrost-region geotechnical investigations with the goal of implementing new designs or preserving existing structures that are threatened by permafrost degradation.
- Evaluating conditions for the design of foundations, retaining structures, and earth structures, usually with a special focus on thermal characteristics.
- Conducting geotechnical analyses (stability, seepage, and thermal) using various software (e.g., SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, TEMP/W).
- Using CAD software (e.g. Civil 3D) to develop models for water management infrastructure (dams, dikes, containment ponds, Berms, Culverts, channels).
- Analyzing field data and preparing detailed engineering reports and recommendations.
- Communicating with clients, sub-consultants, and internal stakeholders.
- 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.
- Degree in Civil Engineering or Geological Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of experience, and experience in consulting engineering would be considered an asset.
- Proficient in the use of CAD, slope stability and Seepage analyses software.
- Excellent numerical modeling skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
- Travel will be required in this position. Candidates must be prepared to undertake field assignments in Northern Canada, including Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon.
- Must be physically capable of performing the required field duties.
- Must possess a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or equivalent).
- Eligible for registration as an APEGA Engineer-In-Training.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
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.
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs
Additional Information
- Organization: 704 EGI
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