Civil Engineer, Intermediate
Tetra Tech Canada Inc.
Power Division
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—20,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Details:
We are currently seeking an Intermediate Civil Engineer to work in our Power Division contributing to the successful completion of projects in the transmission and distribution and renewables energy sector. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Responsibilities:
- Review and authenticate functional and detailed designs of site preparation, storm water management, site grading, access roads, and fencing for projects in the power industry.
- Liaise with other discipline leads, project managers, vendors, contractors and clients to facilitate smooth flow of information for use in preparing preliminary and detailed design and provide design clarifications and solutions during construction.
- Apply knowledge of North American and international codes, regulations and standards and have a good working knowledge of industry practices.
- Provide technical leadership to the Civil team on projects.
- Participate in design reviews on various projects and provide technical input.
- Monitor project schedule and budgets within your area of responsibility and report status on a regular basis
- Attend project meetings as required
Requirements:
- 6+ years experience in civil engineering, specifically in transmission lines, high voltage substations, industrial, power generation, hydro, and/or utility projects.
- Experience in civil industrial design including but not limited to: site development, grading and drainage design, site utilities / tie-ins, erosion control, and road design
- Working knowledge of civil design standards in North America
- Strong communication, report writing, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Must possess a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering and be licensed to practice as a professional engineer in the United States or Canada
- Knowledge of the following software packages is an asset: Civil 3D, XP Storm, Water Cad, AutoTurn and AutoDesk AVT.
- Must be able to work independently and with others on multiple projects.
- Able to work as part of a multi-discipline design team.
- Experience in business development and structural design would be an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy