Senior Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer - AB Join to apply for the Senior Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer - AB role at Tetra Tech. Opportunity Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer to our Western Canada Dam Engineering team based in Calgary, AB. This role supports dam engineering and traditional geotechnical projects including dam safety management, dam stability evaluations, investigation and instrumentation programs, design and construction monitoring, and mine site reclamation. Why Tetra Tech We are leading with science to solve complex challenges. Over 50 years of innovation and sustainability, our solutions improve more than 500 million lives worldwide. Your Impact Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference, leveraging cutting‑edge technology, analytics, and expertise to create meaningful change globally. Your Role Project management of small and medium multidisciplinary projects including budget, schedule and quality control. Proposal and project report writing and review. Evaluating geologic conditions and geotechnical characteristics for assessment and design of shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures and earth structures. Planning and supervising geotechnical investigations. Conducting dam safety reviews and completing remediation designs. Conducting or reviewing slope stability and embankment assessments and completing designs. Conducting seismic assessments. Analyzing field data and preparing detailed engineering reports and recommendations. Communicating with clients and sub‑consultants and internal stakeholders. Supervising and reviewing construction monitoring activities for various projects. Periodic travel, including overnight stays, to project sites to oversee field investigations, construction QA/QC activities, audits, or other activities. Collaborating as a team member and mentoring junior staff. Conducting activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards. Pursuing continuous professional development and maintaining a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness. Working in a safe manner at all times and reporting all health and safety incidents and concerns. Additional duties as required. Qualifications Minimum undergraduate degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological Engineering or similar. 10-20 years of experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written). Knowledge of AutoCAD, GeoStudio 2007 Products and MS Office. Good time management skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision and a team‑player attitude. Travel will be required in this position; must be physically capable of performing required field duties. Must possess a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent). Eligible for registration as an EGBC and APEGA Professional Engineer. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship. Life at Tetra Tech Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits available on day one of employment. Overtime calculated at 1.5 times. Hybrid culture with tools to work from nearly anywhere. Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance. Collaborative team atmosphere that values all contributions. Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth; mentorship with world‑leading experts. Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers, X: @TetraTechJobs. Additional Information: Organization: 704 EGI. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tetra Tech by 2x. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Management and Manufacturing. Industries: Civil Engineering. #J-18808-Ljbffr