At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Arctic geotechnical projects with core management, testing, and reporting.
- Company: Join Tetra Tech's innovative northern engineering team in Whitehorse.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, travel opportunities, and professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting field assignments and a chance to work in diverse environments.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Arctic engineering projects while exploring beautiful landscapes.
- Qualifications: Diploma in geology or civil engineering and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 $ per year.
Support Arctic geotechnical projects in Whitehorse with core management, field testing, and laboratory testing for Tetra Tech's northern engineering team.
As a Civil Engineering Technician, you will contribute to projects across Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
Your work spans conceptual design through construction reporting, including drill core processing, soil testing, aggregate testing, and asphalt concrete testing.
Travel and short-term field assignments are required.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage drill core markers, labels, boxes, and photographs
- Record core orientation, RQD, and QA/QC information
- Perform soil, aggregate, and asphalt concrete testing
- Prepare field, laboratory, and testing reports
- Support quality assurance and field laboratory staff management
Requirements
- Diploma in geology, civil engineering, or construction services
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Arc GIS, and Auto CAD
- Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License and Canadian work authorization
- Willingness to travel and work away from headquarters
Apply core processing, geotechnical testing, and quality assurance skills to Arctic engineering projects with Tetra Tech in Whitehorse.
Arctic Geotechnical Engineering Technician employer: Whitehorse Chamber
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