Senior Geophysicist - Calgary
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Geophysicist to our Geophysics team based in Calgary, 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:
- Acting as the technical lead and client contact for a large variety of near-surface geophysical projects for methods including, but not limited to, seismic refraction, MASW, VSP, ERT, electromagnetics, downhole, marine, non-destructive testing, and GPR.
- Leading proposals and pursuing business development opportunities.
- Establishing and maintaining client relationships to support the growth of the group.
- Mentoring junior staff.
- Working collaboratively with other team members and disciplines within Tetra Tech.
- Overseeing and supporting on-site data collection, if needed.
- Representing Tetra Tech as a leading industry expert when interfacing with our clients.
- Promoting geophysics within the consulting engineering industry.
- 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:
- A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geophysics from a recognized University.
- Registered as a P.Geo. with APEGA, APEGBC, or another Canadian jurisdiction.
- Strong all-round technical understanding of current near-surface geophysical methods.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in consulting near-surface geophysics.
- Strong industry connections.
- Project management and business development experience.
- Ability to clearly communicate information about geophysics and method limitations.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Personable and experienced in communicating and collaborating with people of varying educational and technical backgrounds.
- Technical writing expertise.
- Experience with computer software and programming languages, such as Matlab, Res2DInv, SeisImager, WellCAD, and Surfer.
- Dedication to safety when planning and overseeing the execution of fieldwork.
- Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license.
- Must be physically capable of performing geophysics fieldwork.
- Travel may be required at times in this position.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
- Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
- We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- 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.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and talent of more than 30,000 employees who are working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects.
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