Intermediate Materials Engineer

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Intermediate Materials Engineer to our Materials and Construction Services team based in Edmonton, 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:

• Manage the financial and technical aspects of projects within the Construction Services group. Projects include industrial and commercial developments, light rail, highways, transportation, and other new construction.
• The interpretation and application of specifications and procedures associated with the construction of infrastructure projects.
• Providing engineering support during construction activities.
• Training and mentoring of junior staff members.
• Communicating with clients, contractors, sub-consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Participating in business development activities.
• Quality control and quality assurance processes and procedures implementation.
• 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 Civil or Geological Engineering.
• Preference will be given to candidates that have obtained a Graduate Degree.
• Must be registered with APEGA or equivalent Canadian provincial association, be legally entitled to work in Canada, and possess a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or equivalent).
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a construction materials engineering capacity in Western Canada.
• Experience in Concrete and Construction Aggregates.
• Experience in Concrete Mix Design/Review, including Mitigation of Alkali Reactivity (CSA A23.2-27A).
• Experience in Concrete Condition Assessments and Concrete Repairs.
• Routine concrete and soil test report review.
• Overseeing the inspection of shallow and deep foundation installation.
• Provide recommendations of earthworks materials for means of acceptance and subgrade stabilization methods.
• Experience with Asphalt Paving and Mix Designs would be considered an asset.
• Experience managing financial aspects of projects including budget preparation, invoice review, budget review, and scope modifications.
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Extensive experience establishing and maintaining client relationships.
• Experience writing internal and external reports and proposals.
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a team environment.
• Previous experience training, leading, and mentoring team members.
• 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.
• Travel will be required in this position, and candidates must be prepared to undertake field assignments, generally within western Canada.
• Must be physically capable of performing the manual field duties required.