Civil Engineering Technician

Description

• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Complete meter marks, RQD, magnetic susceptibility, box ends, specific gravity, box tags, photographs, and data entry.
• Inform the geology and engineering team of any problems with the drill core or with the core processing procedures.
• Drill core management – checking run markers, labelling, and racking core boxes.
• Performing field testing and laboratory testing of soil, aggregate and asphalt concrete including sieve analysis, density testing using nuclear density gauges, preparation of Proctors and Marshall molds, asphalt cement content, sand equivalents, Atterberg limits and moisture content.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Assisting with the management of technical field and laboratory staff.
• Preparing of field and testing reports.
• Core orientation – docking oriented core, marking orientation, and cut lines, recording QA/QC information on a strip log.
• Management of small to medium quality control and quality assurance projects.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of rock, mineral or metal samples and perform physical and chemical laboratory tests.

Requirements

This is your opportunity to work and grow your career with world-class engineers and scientists dedicated to working on geotechnical engineering projects in arctic environments, from conceptual design to construction reporting. The position requires direct involvement with exciting new and existing projects in Canada’s northern territories, Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut. Travel will be required in this position, and candidates must be prepared to undertake short-term field assignments.

• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• CSA approved Steel Toed Safety Boots required.
• Demonstrated practical hands-on design, construction administration and project management expertise (i.e. related office and field experience) are assets but not required.
• Prior Borehole logging experience for both soils and rock would be considered an asset but is not required.
• Must be willing to travel and work in a field setting away from headquarters.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, ArcGIS, AutoCAD.
• Able to provide quality control and quality assurance on a variety of laboratory and field-testing projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, listening and time management skills.
• Geology, Civil Engineering or Construction Services Diploma from recognized Technical School.

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $69,500 to $79,500 per annum ($33.41 - $38.22 per hour). This is a full-time position based on a standard 40-hour work week. 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.

• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
• Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
• Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.
• We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance