Engineering Technologist - Penticton

Tetra Tech; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Engineering Technologists for seasonal positions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role involves supervising construction projects, conducting quality control, and performing essential field and laboratory tests. With a commitment to work/life balance and professional growth, the company offers a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are valued. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career while making a tangible impact in the engineering sector. Join a team that is dedicated to innovation and sustainability, and be part of a legacy that improves lives around the world.

Benefits

Overtime calculated at 1.5 times

Flexibility and work/life balance

Collaborative team atmosphere

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduated from a Civil Engineering Technology program with 3 years of industry experience.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction projects and perform quality control and assurance monitoring.
• Conduct field and laboratory testing of construction materials.

Skills

Construction supervision

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Civil Engineering Technology program

Tools

Nuclear density gauges

Proctors and Marshall molds

Job description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is accepting applications for Engineering Technologists (Seasonal) to our Engineering team at our location in Penticton BC.

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.

These are seasonal positions with various roles available as listed below. There is a possibility that some positions may transition into full-time roles in the future. The hourly wage for this position ranges from $29 to $50, depending on experience.

Your Role:

• Senior and Intermediate levels of Construction supervision of civil, geotechnical and material engineering projects.
• Working on municipal, commercial and industrial projects in a field environment.
• Shallow and Deep Foundation construction monitoring.
• Providing inspection, and quality control and assurance monitoring and testing on a variety of field-projects.
• Performing field and laboratory testing of soil, aggregates, Portland cement, asphalt and concrete including sieve analysis, density testing using nuclear density gauges.
• Preparation of Proctors and Marshall molds, asphalt cement content, sand equivalents, Atterberg limits and moisture content, including evaluation and reporting of properties and characteristics.
• 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.
• Other duties as required to conduct our business and build on the job knowledge.

Qualifications:

• Graduated from a Civil Engineering Technology program (industry experience also considered an asset).
• 3 years of industry experience minimum.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License and be able to provide a satisfactory driver's abstract upon hire.
• CCIL training and certification considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients is a mandatory requirement.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and listening skills.
• Good time management skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision and the ability to contribute to the Practice by being a team player.
• Willing to work on remote projects and extended hours as needed.
• Be physically capable of performing the manual labour duties required.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
• 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.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and talent of more than 30,000 employees who are working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects.

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

Additional Information:

• Organization: 704 EGI