Civil Engineer-In-Training - Edmonton

Tetra Tech; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is looking for a Civil Engineer-In-Training to join their Arctic Engineering Practice in Edmonton. This role includes assisting on various mining and civil projects, conducting fieldwork, and liaising with senior engineers. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, are team-oriented, and are eager to work in challenging environments across northern Canada.

Benefits

Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits

Overtime calculated at 1.5 times

Isolation Pay after six consecutive days of fieldwork

Hybrid work culture

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training with APEGA or similar.
• Ability to perform onsite fieldwork.
• Experience with engineering projects in northern Canada is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of senior staff on various engineering projects.
• Conduct fieldwork for data collection and site inspections.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate with project managers.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Fieldwork

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Geological Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tetra Tech is adding a Civil Engineer-In-Training to our Arctic Engineering Practice based in Edmonton, AB . As a Civil Engineer-in-Training with our Arctic Engineering Practice, you will work under close guidance and supervision on tasks and smaller projects and will be an active team member on larger projects under the guidance of senior staff. You have the opportunity to join a dynamic team of engineers and geoscientists that are working on projects throughout the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon Territory, Alaska, and internationally.

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.

Tetra Tech is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm that provides northern civil, electrical, environmental, geotechnical, materials, mechanical, structural, and transportation engineering, as well as project management and regulatory permitting services. Our team has been completing projects in northern Canada since 1969 and has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading providers of engineering solutions for projects in circumpolar regions. Our team has been involved on large and small civil, mining, oil and gas, pipeline, and transportation projects throughout northern Canada, Alaska, Greenland and Russia where challenges include cold climate conditions, permafrost, remote access, and other unique environmental constraints.

Tetra Tech is one of the world’s only consulting firms with a dedicated Arctic Engineering Practice. Our circumpolar projects are handled by resident staff in Yellowknife and Whitehorse, plus core staff in Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. A number of our senior staff have more than 30 years of direct and relevant northern engineering, environmental, regulatory, and consultation experience, with many of them having made their careers living and working in northern Canada.

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:

• As a Civil Engineer-in-Training, you will work under the guidance and supervision of senior staff on civil, mining, oil and gas, remedial, and transportation projects across northern Canada.
• Perform fieldwork in support of data collection for engineering design, including field reconnaissance, geotechnical site investigations, and site inspections, usually with a focus on permafrost soils and thaw potential.
• Conduct onsite construction monitoring and QA/QC for northern civil, mining, and transportation projects.
• Ability to travel.
• Undertake engineering analyses under the guidance of senior staff for earth dams/dykes, infrastructure foundations, mine waste structures, and road embankments.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, including daily field reports, technical memorandums, and engineering reports, to summarize data collection, analyses, and design work.
• Develop presentations for clients and communicate design and task progress with senior staff and project managers.
• Communicate and coordinate internally with other engineering disciplines, project managers, GIS specialists, drafting technologists, and administrative staff related to task activities.
• Deliver individual project tasks within project schedule and budget in accordance with internal procedures, government legislation, and industry best practices.
• 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 :

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Geological Engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training with APEGA, NAPEG, and/or Engineers Yukon, or the ability to obtain registration within six (6) months.
• Basic understanding of relevant areas of civil engineering, including technical drawings through planning, design and construction.
• Strong technical writing skills applicable to daily field reporting, design memos, and engineering reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word.
• Familiarity with applicable design software including AutoCAD Civil3D and Seequent GeoStudio.
• Relevant work experience on engineering projects in northern Canada or with permafrost soils is considered an asset.
• Experience with slope stability analysis or thermal modelling is considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking experience.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and take direction from senior staff and project managers.
• Physically and mentally capable of performing onsite fieldwork at remote locations often with limited communications and offsite support; and
• Comfortable travelling for fieldwork across northern Canada, including the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon Territory, to undertake fieldwork at remote locations prone to unforeseen travel delays and schedule changes.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License (or equivalent) with a good driving record.
• 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.
• Isolation Pay after six consecutive days of fieldwork.
• We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.
• 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.
• Opportunity for fieldwork at unique, less-travelled locations across Northern Canada, Alaska and Greenland.

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