Civil Designer Technician

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Civil Designer Technician to our Arctic Engineering 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:

• Produce Civil 3D and AutoCAD design deliverables for earthworks, roads, dykes/dams, site grading, and utilities (plan/profile sheets, details, quantities).
• Develop conceptual to tender packages, construction drawings, specifications and contract documents using client and corporate standards.
• Conduct earthworks design and slope stability considerations for northern conditions (permafrost, seasonal ground), and present constructable designs.
• Support geotechnical and permafrost teams: incorporate site investigation data and monitoring instrumentation into designs and reports.
• Assist with construction administration and field monitoring; work with northern construction partners to ensure constructability and compliance.
• Prepare cost estimates, assist with tendering and contract administration, and coordinate with clients, sub consultants and regulators.
• Mentor junior designers/technologists, contribute to QA/QC and CAD standards, and support project scheduling and deliverables.
• 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:

• Diploma or certificate in Civil Engineering Technology / Civil Technician, or a degree in Civil Engineering.
• Intermediate: minimum 5 years’ relevant civil design experience. Senior: 7–10+ years with demonstrated leadership and large project responsibility.
• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD; strong drafting and modelling skills.
• Practical experience preparing grading, road, drainage, and utility designs and construction documents.
• Experience with slope stability, earthworks, and constructability considerations; northern/permafrost experience is a strong asset.
• Strong technical writing skills for design notes, reports and tender documents.
• Comfortable with field work and travel to remote/northern sites; physically able to perform required field duties.
• Excellent communication, time management, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with InfraWorks, HEC-RAS, WMS or other hydrology/hydraulics and earthworks tools considered an asset.
• Prior construction supervision or northern project logistics experience considered an asset.
• Familiarity with geotechnical reporting, monitoring instrumentation, and permafrost/thermal modelling concepts considered an asset.
• Experience with MMCD contract administration, cost estimating tools, and as built documentation considered an asset.
• Professional registration or eligibility with provincial associations (e.g., ASET, C.E.T, APEGA) is an asset.