Intermediate Hydrogeologist

**The Opportunity**:
Tetra Tech is adding a **Intermediate Hydrogeologist** to our **Solid Waste** 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**:

- Lead field investigation programs, collect and analyze field data.
- Exhibit excellent communication while coordinating with clients and contractors.
- Conduct borehole logging, monitoring well installation, maintenance of groundwater wells, hydraulic well testing, and surface water and groundwater sampling.
- Evaluate groundwater flow and chemistry data.
- Prepare technical reports.
- Support the team in preparing technical proposals.
- Assist in managing work schedules and controlling budgets within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Mentor junior team members.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, landowners, and other third parties.
- 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**:

- Undergraduate or graduate degree in geology, geoscience, or engineering, focusing on contaminant or physical hydrogeology.
- Professional registration with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientist of Alberta (APEGA), or equivalent.
- Demonstrated competency in soil and groundwater sampling, drilling, test pitting, monitoring well installations and aquifer testing (e.g., slug, step, pumping and packer testing).
- In depth knowledge of the Alberta Tier 1 framework, and federal environmental regulations, guidelines and standards related to Contaminated Sites.
- Experience in conducting simple analytical models to assess fate and transport of contaminants in subsurface and analyze aquifer properties.
- Numerical modeling is not required but will be considered as an asset.
- Experience in groundwater supply projects including design and installation of water supply and observation wells and execution of aquifer testing programs (as per the regulatory requirements for obtaining groundwater diversion licenses) for clients.
- Mechanical aptitude would be an asset for troubleshooting and problem-solving equipment in the field.
- Experience in managing projects, developing accurate scopes of work, and executing high quality projects on time and on budget.
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
- Exceptional time-management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Desire to work and succeed as part of a team.
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites across Western and Northern Canada.

**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.