Junior Geotechnical Engineer or Technician

Tetra Tech; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day one

Overtime 1.5x

Work-life balance

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Junior Geotechnical Engineer or Technician to join our Arctic Engineering team in Edmonton, AB, with a rotating field assignment across Northern Canada. The role supports projects at mines, oil & gas sites, and government infrastructure, with rotations October 2026 through March 2027.

This full-time position offers hands-on field experience, construction monitoring, design and site investigations, and collaboration with transportation, mining, and environmental teams

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Willingness to travel in Northern Canada, including Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon.
• Must possess a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or equivalent).
• Eligible for registration as a APEGA Engineer-In-Training or CET.

Responsibilities

• Conduct construction monitoring on a rotation basis (likely 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off).
• Develop geotechnical skills across design, construction, and closure lifecycles.
• Gain cross-disciplinary understanding for collaboration with transportation, mining, and environmental teams.
• Plan, conduct, and supervise permafrost-region geotechnical investigations.
• Evaluate foundation and earth structure designs with focus on thermal characteristics.
• Analyze field data and prepare engineering reports and recommendations.

Skills

Communication skills

Field readiness

Education

Civil/Geotechnical engineering degree

Job description

Junior Geotechnical Engineer or Technician

The Opportunity: Tetra Tech is adding an Junior Geotechnical Engineer or Technician to join our Arctic Engineering team based in Edmonton, AB. This full-time rotational field position offers the opportunity to support projects at diamond and metal mines, oil and gas sites, and government infrastructure facilities. The rotation will take place in Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon from October 2026 through March 2027.

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, 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.

The salary range for this position is $35.00 to $50.00 per hour. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

Your Role:

• Conducting construction monitoring on a rotation basis (likely 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off) with northern construction partners to ensure the job meets the client’s needs.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
• 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 or C.E.T.

Life at Tetra Tech: The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Benefits starting day one of employment.
• Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team environment that values the contributions of all employees.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including mentorship by industry experts.

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