Junior Geotechnical Engineer

Tetra Tech; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one

Overtime 1.5x

Work-life balance

Mentorship with experts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Lethbridge, AB is seeking a Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical Engineering team. The role focuses on hands-on field and office work in geotechnical investigations and reporting.

You will assist with drilling supervision, instrument installations, and data analysis while collaborating across western Canada. Alberta EIT eligibility and strong communication are important for success.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Geotechnical, Geological, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience in a consulting environment is an asset but not mandatory.
• Strong writing skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical investigations across projects.
• Supervise drilling programs and classify soils and bedrock.
• Install geotechnical instruments (piezometers, vibrating wires, settlement plates, inclinometers).
• Monitor construction activities (bearing inspections, proof rolls, pile installation).
• Evaluate geotechnical conditions for design of residential, industrial, mining, and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare reports with senior staff and communicate with clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and support cost estimates and desktop studies.

Skills

Strong people skills

Excellent communication

Good time management

Teamwork

Mentorship skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Geotechnical, Geological, or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GeoStudio

MS Office

Job description

Tetra Tech is adding Junior Geotechnical Engineer to our Geotechnical Engineering team based in Lethbridge, 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:

• Working in all aspects of geotechnical investigations.
• Supervise geotechnical drilling programs including classification of soils and bedrock.
• Perform installation of geotechnical instrumentation such as piezometers, vibrating wires, settlement plates, slope inclinometers, etc.
• Monitor construction activities such as bearing inspections, proof rolls, pile installation, and deep fills.
• Evaluating geotechnical conditions for the design and construction of residential, industrial, mining sites, and commercial facilities.
• Evaluating geotechnical conditions for the design and construction of infrastructure developments such as roads, culverts, retaining walls, and bridges.
• Working in all aspects of geotechnical investigations from program proposals, design, field execution to data analysis.
• Using field data to prepare factual and interpretative engineering reports with the support of senior staff.
• Communicating with clients, sub-consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Assisting senior staff in assigned tasks related to desktop studies, geotechnical analyses, and cost estimate preparation.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in data collections and analyses.
• 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:

• Minimum of an Undergraduate degree in either Geotechnical Geological, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment would be considered an asset but is not mandatory.
• Possess good technical writing skills.
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a team environment.
• Previous experience using AutoCAD, GeoStudio products and MS office is essential.
• Previous experience working in the geotechnical or civil engineering is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), teamwork and mentorship skills are essential.
• Good time management skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision and the ability to contribute to the project by being a team player.
• Candidates must be prepared to undertake extended field assignments, generally within western Canada.
• Must be physically capable of performing the manual field duties required.
• Must be or eligible to register as an Engineer in Training (EIT) in Alberta.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
• Possess a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or equivalent).

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.
• 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.

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