Intermediate Environmental Engineer or Scientist (2025100111)

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Full Time

Intermediate Environmental Engineer or Scientist (2025100111)

Thurber has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Environmental Engineer or Scientist 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 Environmental Engineer or Scientist, you will work on varied projects and develop your skills with guidance and mentorship from our senior team.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed scopes of work and cost estimates to execute Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and contaminated site investigations (i.e., Phase II ESAs) in soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor.
• Work with other technical professionals and subcontractors to develop remedial options analysis and risk assessment / management strategies.
• Develop detailed scopes of work and cost estimates to execute chosen remedial strategies and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Monitor project scope of work progression, project spend, and project schedule.
• As required, conduct and/or lead field work on complex projects and mentor field staff on field execution.
• Liaise with field staff and technical discipline leaders during project execution.
• Analyze and interpret project data and prepare technical reports that meet regulatory requirements.
• Maintain positive client relationships and communicate project status on a routine basis.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities and initiatives, contribute to cost estimates of projects in collaboration with all other disciplines.
• Contribute to proposals, pre- qualifications, and relationship building with existing and prospective clients.

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary program in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Civil / Geological Engineering with an environmental focus.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers license.
• Comfortable driving mid to full-sized pickup trucks in urban, rural, and construction environments.
• Comfortable working in a variety of environments, including local and remote construction sites.
• Proficiency with spoken and written English language is required.
• Knowledge of project management as related to environmental investigations and remediation.
• Strong understanding of AB Tier 1 and 2 soil and groundwater remediation guidelines and site-specific risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) contamination management and reclamation certificate application process.
• Strong technical aptitude and technical writing ability.
• Ability to manage people while overseeing project.
• Ability to work well and self-motivate in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior staff.
• Strong organizational and communications skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally and graphically.
• Ability to prioritize work and make responsible decisions that can be defended.
• Registered Professional with APEGA or EGBC.
• Graduate Degree (Masters or higher)
• Demonstrated experience delivering technical site investigations and remediation solutions.
• Experience with risk assessments.
• Familiar with Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia legislation.

Additional Information

• Criminal Record Check may be conducted.
• Drug and alcohol testing may be required prior to accessing client sites.
• 3 Year Driver's Abstract and a Claims Experience Letter will be requested.
• Travel may be required for the purpose of overseeing field crews, participating in off-site meetings, or training.

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:

• 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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