Senior Geotechnical Engineer

4 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Thurber Engineering Full time
p>Thurber has an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer specializing in Tunneling and Trenchless Technologies to join our team in British Columbia Operations. p>

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

Responsibilities

  • Geotechnical investigations, structural design, instrumentation, and analysis of cut-and-cover, mined, and mechanized tunnels;
  • Design of temporary portal shoring, including concrete tangent piles and soil nailing;
  • Directionally drilled pipeline crossings design;
  • 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;
  • 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.

Qualifications and Assets

  • Completion of a post-secondary degree in Civil or Geological Engineering is required;
  • Master’s degree in Geotechnical or closely related field is preferred;
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the Geotechnical or Geological Engineering field;
  • Specialized experience with and in-depth knowledge of Tunneling and Trenchless Technologies;
  • Local Canadian experience is required, in particular, experience with local geology and business practices;
  • Class 5 Driver's license;
  • Proficiency with spoken and written English language is required;
  • Strong computer skills (i.e., li>

This is an intermediate to senior career position and will be comprised of office-based activities with occasional field visits, 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:

Victoria:

  • Our office is in the Vancouver Island Technology Park (VITP) which is centrally located along bus and bike routes. We offer free onsite parking and a secure bicycle lock-up facility.
  • Both local work and assignments across BC and Canada through cooperation and teaming between all Thurber branches.
  • Our office is centrally located downtown with great transit, biking, and walking access.
  • Secure bike facility and shower.
  • Short commute from the north shore mountains and the local hiking and biking trails.
  • 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.

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 11 branches within Canada: 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.
  • Value our people and our communities.
  • Build advantage by how we manage.

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