Senior Municipal Engineer

Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Management |Jan 11, 2024

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Discover your full potential.  At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world.  We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges.  Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network.  Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.  

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550  locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 27,000 associates  working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science ®.

We are currently looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to lead and grow a municipal engineering team within our Calgary or Edmonton based Municipal Infrastructure Group. The successful candidate will have strong technical skills and demonstrated experience managing a diverse range of municipal projects of varying scope and size for municipalities, developers, and First Nations clients. 

The ideal candidate is passionate and enjoys working on a wide variety of municipal projects, such as urban roads, water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater management, flood protection, utility upgrades, and site grading and servicing.  

Some of the Responsibilities you may have:

• Leading a team of Engineers and Designers on municipal projects, from inception through to construction
• Managing Municipal Engineering projects including Financial Controls, Project Management, and Client Relationships, in accordance with our Quality Management System
• Preparation of proposals, reports, preliminary and detailed designs, cost estimates, specifications, contract documents, tendering, and contract administration
• Collaborating on projects with other professionals, including Geotechnical Engineers, Environmental Scientists, Planners, and Landscape Architects
• Planning projects, developing accurate scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules
• Liaising with clients, consultants, regulatory and utility agencies, and contractors
• Providing technical mentorship to staff

Qualifications that would make you a great candidate:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in Municipal Engineering and Project Management, preferably in the consulting industry
• Experience or aptitude for proposal writing, client development, working in a team setting to meet timelines, and other skills appropriate to consulting
• Registered (or eligible to register) as a Civil Engineer with APEGA
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

What makes Tetra Tech a great place to work:

• Benefits starting day one of employment.  Competitive base salary.
• Eligible for overtime (calculated at 1.5 times) that can be banked or paid out, whatever you prefer.  Some of our employees work a lot of hours during the busy times and then take extended time off.
• Hybrid work options when you are not in the field.  We'll provide the technology for you to work remotely.
• Tetra Tech employs industry leading technical specialists across all environmental disciplines which promotes a strong mentorship environment and opportunity for technical growth.
• Tetra Tech supports life-long learning and provides an annual allowance for educational opportunities.
• You will be working with an amazing, very supportive team that takes a great amount of pride in our reputation and the phenomenal customer service we are known for.
• Tetra Tech is a global company with over 27,000 employees worldwide.  By joining this team, you have access to this network of professionals, experience, opportunities, and corporate benefits (e.g., corporate discounts, stock purchase plan).
• Opportunity for advancement within our environmental group and within Tetra Tech globally.

Additional Information

A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.  (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.) 

To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required but will be explained during the recruitment process if they are necessary. As this position may be serving clients that have vaccination requirements for site access, we may be confirming your eligibility to comply with this requirement.

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We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive hourly rate and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.
 

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Information

• Location: Calgary, Canada

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 10 to 20 years

Taxonomy

• Civil Engineering
• Civic Planning
• Civil Engineer And Infrastructure Consultant