Junior Engineer

Tetra Tech
Calgary
CAD 60,000 - 80,000
Job description

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects.

We are looking for a bright, positive Junior Engineer (Civil/Engineering/ Geological/ Biosystems/ Agricultural/ Geo-Environmental) to join an industry-leading team of solid waste experts. This position will provide the opportunity to work with industry leaders on projects related to transfer stations, compost facilities, and landfills. This is a full-time field position for our typically busy season May to November and primarily office-based the remainder of the year for up to the first three to four years.

Responsibilities:

  • Broad-based skill development to address the life cycle needs of solid waste projects: planning, design, construction, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Conduct construction monitoring and work with contractors to ensure the job meets the engineer’s design and the client’s needs.
  • Plan, conduct, and supervise geotechnical investigations with the goals of confirming site conditions and informing engineering designs.
  • Plan and conduct environmental monitoring and sampling of groundwater, surface water, landfill gas, and soils.
  • Plan and conduct waste audits and waste composition studies to inform community diversion programs.
  • Conduct interviews and research in support of waste planning and diversion projects.
  • Work under the direction of engineers and operational experts to evaluate conditions for the design of landfills, transfer stations, and compost facilities.
  • Compile and analyze field data and prepare detailed engineering and regulatory reports and recommendations.
  • Communicate with clients, sub-consultants, and internal stakeholders.
  • Build strong relationships with solid waste team members, technical specialists from other disciplines, contractors, and clients.

Qualifications:

  • 0-3 years of relevant work experience.
  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (or graduating in 2025) in Civil, Environmental, Geological, Biosystems Agricultural Engineering or Geo-Environmental.
  • Eligible to register immediately with the Provincial Engineering Association.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work products.
  • Travel will be required in this position.
  • Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license (or equivalent).
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

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We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive hourly rate and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law.

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