Intermediate Airport Engineer

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Intermediate Airport Engineer to our Transportation Airports team based in Vancouver, Calgary, or Saskatoon.

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.
 

The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000 per year. 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.

Your Role:

• Serve as the primary point of contact and coordinator between clients, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Develop practical, code compliant technical solutions for airport airfield infrastructure, including assessment, design, evaluation, and construction strategy.
• Produce and review project deliverables: drawings, specifications, cost estimates, operational plans, schedules, and tender documents.
• Perform quality control on designs, drawings, specifications, quantity takeoffs, and other technical outputs.
• Draft technical correspondence, review letters, reports, memos, and quality assurance documentation.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve technical, operational, and construction issues to keep projects on schedule and within scope.
• Execute project management duties: track progress against work plans and budgets, report to clients and internal stakeholders, and manage deliverables.
• Prepare accurate scopes of work, cost estimates, construction plans, schedules, and execution plans to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Contribute to RFP evaluations and proposal preparation as required.
• Carry out work in compliance with internal procedures, applicable legislation, and industry standards.
• Maintain and expand professional knowledge through continuous development.
• Work safely at all times and report any health and safety incidents or concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil engineering in Canada, with demonstrable involvement in airport design and/or airport project management.
• Working knowledge of Transport Canada, ICAO, and FAA standards and guidance.
• Proven experience across airport related project tasks, including geometric layout, pavement, and grading design.
• Strong competence with civil engineering fundamentals and established design standards.
• Proficiency or demonstrated experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D is an asset. Familiarity with GIS and stormwater management is beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; experienced in preparing technical reports, memos, and client correspondence.
• Organized, able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, and capable of delivering high quality work on time and within budget.
• Experience or aptitude for project planning, scheduling, and financial management.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams; demonstrated leadership for small teams or project workstreams.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently for site visits.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent diploma with relevant experience).
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Canada is a must.