Junior Developer Jobs in Lethbridge, AB (NOW HIRING)

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding 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:

• Developing sound technical solutions to lead the design and evaluation of challenging geotechnical applications, particularly foundations in seismically sensitive environments, deep foundations, shallow foundations, soft/compressible soils, steep slopes, and other issues across Alberta and Western Canada.
• Preparing technical letters and reports and helping our clients understand options, risks, benefits, and opportunities.
• Participating in the development of proposals and pursuits for small to very large projects.
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff members.
• Planning resources, schedules, and managing projects to be on budget and on time.
• Communicating with coworkers, clients, and sub consultants.
• Planning field programs and analyzing geotechnical information.
• Reviewing reports prepared by junior and preparing geotechnical evaluation reports including recommendations and site development.  
• Leading or participating in design of civil earthwork structures and development of construction specifications.
• Leading or participating in design of linear infrastructure, including pipelines, water mains, transmission lines, highways, and bridge foundations.
• Leading or participating in design of schools, hospitals, community centres, commercial buildings, residential towers, and more.
• Leading or assisting with completion of geohazard assessments, including terrain mapping, hazard mapping, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Tetra Tech's various projects including environmental, civil, transportation, etc.
• 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:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in civil or geological engineering with a preference for a master's degree in geotechnical engineering.
• Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in Alberta. 
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant geotechnical engineering and foundation design experience.
• Relevant seismic or soft ground engineering experience is preferred. Experience in geotechnical reconnaissance and site characterization is essential.
• Proven capabilities in planning and supervising geotechnical investigations and in writing reports and technical communications within Alberta.
• Strong all-round academic knowledge of geotechnical engineering. 
• Expertise in foundation engineering.
• Experience with engineering design software will be an advantage. 
• Experience or aptitude for proposal writing, client development, working in a team setting to meet timelines and other skills appropriate to consulting.
• Proven project management experience on small and large projects.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written). 
• Travel will be required in this position throughout Western Canada, and candidates must be prepared to undertake field assignments possibly lasting up to three to four weeks at a time.
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.