Junior Environmental Engineer or Geologist

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding a

Junior Environmental Engineer or Geologist

to our

Environment & Water - Geoenvironmental

team based in

Calgary, AB.

This is a hybrid office and field-based role that may require travel throughout Alberta and other jurisdictions. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of environmental scientists and engineers committed to mentorship, technical development, and professional growth.

We are seeking someone with 1–3 years of contaminated sites experience who is comfortable with both fieldwork and office-based reporting.

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

• Provide support on simple to complex contaminated site investigations (e.g., Phase I ESA, Phase II ESA, Detailed Site Investigations), groundwater monitoring, and remediation activities at urban and remote field sites.
• Provide support on hydrogeological assessments.
• Oversee drill rig and heavy equipment to describe and collect quality soil samples.
• Groundwater and surface water sampling.
• Conduct soil classification and terrain surveys, including soil sampling, analyzing field data and mapping soil according to the Canadian System of Soil Classification.
• Remediation and spill response oversight.
• Review field data and provide initial data interpretations.
• Work with intermediate and senior technical staff to deliver high quality products to meet our client’s specific needs.
• Prepare technical correspondence, work plans, cost estimates and budgets as part of a proposal or project.
• 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.
• Ability, willingness and comfort with travel to and working at remote project sites across Yukon and Western Canada.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in environmental consulting, with exposure to contaminated sites and hydrogeological assessments.
• Eligibility for professional registration such as P.Eng. or P.Geo. is an asset.
• Strong technical writing, organization, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in both field and office environments; field work may comprise approximately 70% of the role and may include remote sites.
• Physically capable of performing manual labour as required.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and current driver’s abstract required.
• Familiarity with the Alberta Contaminated Sites Regulation and federal environmental guidelines is an asset.

Life at Tetra Tech

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include (if applicable):

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
• Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
• Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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