Geotechnical Engineer

1 month ago


Saskatoon SK, Canada Thurber Engineering Ltd Full time

Thurber - Senior Geotechnical Engineer Position
Thurber has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Geotechnical Engineer with local experience to join our team in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. 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.
Provide technical support and leadership on projects and for staff, including conducting technical reviews of calculations and analyses, as well as performing technical analyses where appropriate.
# Provide guidance, and where necessary, support in coordination, preparation of cost estimates, tender submissions, technical documentation, client reports, progress reports, project scheduling / resourcing, and meeting deadlines and budgets on projects.
# Scoping projects and assisting in the preparation of proposals.
# Supporting mentoring, coaching and training of staff.
# Help promote Thurber mission, vision, and values amongst Thurber staff.
# Active participation in the field on a project specific basis as dictated by the needs of the project to meet client expectations and project objectives.
# Manage projects and lead multidisciplinary teams and,
# Travel to project locations, as well as to Client offices and other Thurber Branch offices.

This is a senior career position and will be comprised of office-based activities with occasional field visits, with opportunities for continued career growth within the company.
Qualifications and Assets
Completion of a post-secondary program in Civil or Geological Engineering.
Graduate Degree (M.Relevant experience in the Geotechnical or Geological Engineering field. Local Canadian experience strongly preferred.
Proficiency with spoken and written English language is required.
An effective communicator with strong writing skills.
Class 5 Drivers license and 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.
Business development experience is an asset.
Specialized experience in foundation analysis and design, dams, tailings or terrain analysis is an asset.
Strong computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet and word-processing).
Experienced in the use of specialized geotechnical software.
Upon joining Thurber Engineering you’ll be welcomed into a casual, inclusive and professional office environment where open communication is valued at all levels.
Our flat organizational structure allows easy access to senior professionals, corporate leaders, and subject matter experts across the company for mentorship and feedback.
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.
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 12 branches within Canada: Our regional diversity gives us specialized knowledge of the various and complex geological and environmental conditions across Canada.
Building Canada with great people and great ideas.
Delivering specialist advice and services where projects meet the ground.
Passion and quality in what we do: working collaboratively, respectfully, sustainably, and safely.
Pick up the phone.
Value our people and our communities.
Build advantage by how we manage.


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