Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer (2025060626)

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Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer (2025060626)

Thurber has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Calgary, Alberta.

Thurber provides geotechnical, environmental and construction materials engineering and testing services for a variety of industries across Canada. Our multidisciplinary expertise allows us to work on problems related to earth, the environment and construction materials. We solve problems in a wide variety of industries including transportation, building construction, municipal infrastructure, land development, dams and water resources, industrial development, mining, oil and gas, marine and environmental services.

As our Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer, you will work on varied projects and develop your skills with guidance and mentorship from our senior team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and carrying out geotechnical investigations and supervising implementation of geotechnical designs and other construction monitoring services;
• Undertake analysis and design tasks, summarize, review, and interpret laboratory data;
• Overseeing installation of geotechnical instrumentation as well as routine monitoring of instrumentation;
• Scoping projects and assisting in the preparation of proposals as necessary;
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and training of staff;
• Establishing, developing, promoting, and maintaining relationships with Clients and contractors; and,
• Potentially manage projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary program in Civil or Geological Engineering;
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the Geotechnical or Geological Engineering field. Local Canadian experience is strongly preferred;
• Experienced with field investigation techniques such as soil logging (auger drilling, sonic drilling, etc.), SPT, and CPT;
• Experience with construction monitoring. Comfortable working in a variety of environments, including local and remote construction sites;
• Valid Class 5 Drivers license;
• Comfortable driving mid to full-sized pickup trucks in urban, rural, and construction environments;
• Proficiency with spoken and written English language is required; and,
• Membership with APEGA and/or EGBC.

Other Desirable Attributes

• Graduate Degree (Masters or higher);
• Professional Designation (P.Eng.) with APEGA and/or EGBC;
• Experienced in the use of commercial geotechnical analytical software packages, such as GEO-STUDIO, Plaxis, Soilvision, Settle3D, LPile, etc.;
• Familiar with geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet and word-processing); and,
• Ability to work independently and cooperate with a team in various environment.

Additional Information

• Criminal Record Check may be conducted;
• Drug and alcohol testing may be required prior to accessing client sites; and,
• 3 Year Driver's Abstract and a Claims Experience Letterwill be requested.

What we offer

Upon joining Thurber Engineering you'll be welcomed into a casual, inclusive and professional office environment where open communication is valued at all levels. We're eager to help our team reach their potential which is why many of our team members spend much of their career with us! Here are the benefits of working for us in Calgary:

• Our office is centrally located with quick access to major roadways including Macleod Trail, Glenmore Trail, and Deerfoot Trail.
• We offer free onsite parking and a secure bicycle lock up facility + showers.
• Enjoy your lunch hour in our private, sunny atrium, or visit one of the numerous neighbouring shops and restaurants.
• Our flat organizational structure allows easy access to senior professionals, corporate leaders, and subject matter experts across the company for mentorship and feedback.
• Our culture is respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and fun.
• We offer financial support towards professional development.
• We provide health and dental coverage, a healthcare spending account, RRSP matching, and an Employee and Family assistance program with 24/7 support online or over the phone.

About Thurber

Thurber Engineering Ltd. provides environmental, geotechnical, and materials engineering and testing services. A Canadian-owned company since 1957, we are consistently recognized for the quality of our work, the knowledge of our people, and for conducting our business with integrity.

Our team continues to grow as we build our reputation by working closely with our clients to provide timely, high-value solutions and technical support. Thurber is wholly owned by our senior employees and operates from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

At Thurber, we know that our success can be attributed to the hard working, innovative group of people who come in every day ready and excited to take on new challenges and solve problems. We seek out team members who work hard, innovate, and operate with integrity. Our regional diversity gives us specialized knowledge of the various and complex geological and environmental conditions across Canada.

Our Vision:

Building Canada with great people and great ideas.

Our Mission:

Delivering specialist advice and services where projects meet the ground.

Our Values:

Passion and quality in what we do: working collaboratively, respectfully, sustainably, and safely.

• Put family first
• Pick up the phone
• Encourage creativity

Our Commitment:

We promise our clients, our people and our partners to:

• Serve our clients well.
• Meet changing client needs.
• Value our people and our communities.
• Build advantage by how we manage.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to work for a remarkable organization that takes pride in its employees - apply today!

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