Junior Geotechnical Engineer – 2024052401

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

Thurber is a specialized consulting firm with a focus on geotechnical engineering. Our project work includes transportation, large and small infrastructure, natural hazards, development and more. We undertake challenging assignments that can include steep terrain, deep foundations, compressible soils, landslides, contamination, or other complications.

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage a wide variety of geotechnical projects to meet our client’s needs as well as maintain Thurber’s safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate and carry out field inspection of construction works and material testing of geotechnical materials.
• Coordinating and executing field programs for geotechnical / environmental assessments for infrastructure, foundation design, natural hazards, pipeline routing, etc. Will involve drilling geotechnical boreholes and logging of soils and rock.
• Overseeing installation of geotechnical instrumentation as well as routine monitoring of instrumentation.
• Undertake analysis and design tasks, summarize, review, and interpret laboratory data.
• Prepare and write proposals and technical reports.
• Manage assigned task scope, schedule, and budgets.

Qualifications and Assets

Desirable Skills

This is a junior level career position and will be comprised of field and office based responsibilities, with opportunities for continued career growth within the company.

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 :