Piteau Associates Engineering

Geotechnical Engineer

LocationNorth Vancouver, BC
Job TypeFull-time

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Location


North Vancouver, BC, Canada


Start Date


Immediately


Company Description

Piteau Associates, a Tetra Tech company, is a world-renowned consulting firm that offers a full range of geotechnical, hydrogeological, and mine water management investigation and design services to the resource industry. With more than 45 years of service, the company currently has over 150 employees in 11 offices in Canada, USA, Peru, Chile, UK, and South Africa. With a strong dedication to quality and maintaining long-term relationships with our clients, we are one of the top mining geotechnical and hydrogeology consulting firms specializing in the design of deep open pit mines worldwide.


Available Opportunities

Piteau Associates is going through an exciting phase of growth with the addition of more than 50 employees in our Geotechnical and Water Management groups in the last few years. To keep up with this growth, we are expanding our geotechnical group capabilities with highly respected industry leaders in our operations.


Skills And Responsibilities

Geotechnical data collection (core logging, field mapping, photogrammetry)
Downhole geotechnical and hydrogeological instrumentation, data processing and review
Structural analysis of surface and subsurface structural data and kinematic stability assessments of bench, interramp and overall slope stability
Development of geotechnical rock mass models and statistical block modeling of geomechanically parameters
Conceptual, prefeasibility, and feasibility open pit and waste dump slope design studies
Optimization of open pit slope and waste dump designs
Limit equilibrium stability analyses and detailed numerical modeling assessments using computer programs such as Slide, Plaxis, RS2, UDEC and FLAC
Rockfall modeling assessments to define optimal catch berm widths for rockfall protection
Design of waste dumps and ancillary structures (underdrains, sedimentation ponds, runout berms)
Processing and evaluation of prism, radar, and inclinometer slope monitoring data
Slope failure prediction (time of failure and runout distance), failure back analysis, and forensic studies for open pits and waste dumps
Mine closure planning


Required Qualifications

We are looking for candidates possessing some or all of the following qualifications and experience:

Degree in geological or geotechnical engineering from a recognized university
Previous relevant geotechnical consulting and design experience in open pit mines would be considered an asset.
Strong technical, communication and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and report writing skills
Willingness to travel domestically, internationally, and to remote locations
Understanding and exposure to regulatory bodies with respect to planning and permitting


Why Join Piteau?

Exciting career development opportunities, including mentoring by world-class practice leaders
Cutting edge resources
Ability to see projects from proposal to implementation
Engaging corporate culture based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity
Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package


Applications

If you are interested in exploring the potential for a challenging and rewarding career with Piteau, please apply now.


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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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.


About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 21,000 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.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women; First Nations persons; members of visible minority groups; and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.


Please no phone calls or agencies.

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