Intermediate/Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Whitehorse

Tetra Tech; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Intermediate/Senior Geotechnical Engineer and make a significant impact in the Arctic Engineering team. This role involves performing geotechnical investigations, designing and supervising projects related to municipal utilities, highways, and more in Canada’s northern territories. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with world-class experts while contributing to projects that enhance communities. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to advance your career while making a difference, this position offers a unique chance to thrive in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Overtime at 1.5 times

Work/life balance

Collaborative team atmosphere

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of consulting engineering experience required.
• Must be eligible to register as a professional engineer in Yukon.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical investigations and design supervision for various projects.
• Collect and analyze geotechnical data and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Geotechnical Investigations

Client Relationship Management

Team Collaboration

Data Analysis

Mentoring Junior Staff

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Graduate Degree in Civil or Mining Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GeoStudio 2007 Products

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding an Intermediate/Senior Geotechnical Engineer to our Arctic Engineering team based in Whitehorse, YK.

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:

• Perform geotechnical investigations.
• Design and construction supervision for projects associated with municipal underground utilities, highway, and airport transportation, mine suite development, and building foundations.
• Direct involvement with exciting new and existing projects in Canada’s northern territories, Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut.
• Collect and analyze geotechnical and permafrost data, design and develop specifications for earthworks structures and cost estimates, mentor junior staff, and communicate with clients and subconsultants.
• Travel will be required in this position, and candidates must be prepared to undertake short-term field assignments.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Mining Engineering.
• 5-15 years or more of industry or consulting engineering experience.
• The ability to establish and maintain solid client relationships.
• Must be or eligible to register as a professional engineer in the Yukon, be legally entitled to work in Canada, and possess a valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent).
• Willingness to travel to remote project sites.
• Experience working in a consulting engineering environment at a project management level.
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a team environment.
• Proven experience using AutoCAD, GeoStudio 2007 Products, and MS Office is essential.
• Valid driver’s license.

Life at Tetra Tech:

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.
• 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.

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