Civil Technician

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Thurber Engineering Ltd. Full time

Thurber is an independent private Canadian consulting company that specializes in geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials engineering and testing, that operates from offices in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. With over 65 years of experience, we use our multidisciplinary expertise to find solutions for problems related to earth, the environment, and construction materials.

At Thurber, we know that our team is our number one asset which is why we hire agile, driven, and enthusiastic people who want to be part of an exciting and growing organization. If this sounds like you then we invite you to read on.

**About the Opportunity**

Currently, Thurber has an exciting opportunity for **Civil Engineering Field Technicians who have experience with Construction Materials Testing** to join our team in **Edmonton, Alberta.**

A Field Technician’s responsibility consist primarily of carrying out field assignments relating to geotechnical, environmental and materials testing. More specifically your responsibilities will include:

- Providing construction inspection and quality control/assurance testing for various infrastructure and transportation projects;
- Conducting field compaction testing of soils;
- Carrying out construction inspection for various projects;
- Carrying out field concrete testing as per CCIL/CSA requirements;
- Conducting pile construction monitoring for driven steel and cast-in-place concrete piles;
- Carrying out laboratory testing of field materials;
- Ensuring all work conforms to CCIL, ASTM and other company and industry standards;
- Effectively communicating results and observations to clients, contractors and project engineers verbally and in written formats;
- Liaising with project engineers and client’s site representatives; and,
- Travelling to local, and remote construction sites.

Work scheduling may be of a variable nature, responding to service calls placed by our clients on short notice, or, it may be in the form of longer-term projects on one or more worksites. Flexibility in working days and hours, including evenings and weekends, is required due to the short notice needs of some projects, which may necessitate shorter or longer work days depending on the available workload.

Some projects may necessitate working out of town and in remote areas for extended periods of time. Accommodations are provided for out of town work. Overtime is paid after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week. A company vehicle will be provided for field work.

**Qualifications**

In order to qualify for this role, you will have experience carrying out construction materials testing. You must possess a class 5 driver’s license and have experience driving a pickup truck or similarly sized vehicle, and a safe driving record. Prior experience is an asset, but not required. Training will be provided.

Finally, you will also have the following:

- Completion of a related post-secondary program in Engineering Technology is preferred;
- Experience carrying out concrete and/or compaction testing is required;
- Experience conducting pile construction monitoring is an asset;
- Concrete Testing Certificate from CCIL/CSA is an asset;
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Strong computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet and word-processing); and,
- Proficiency with spoken and written English language is required.

**Additional Information**
- A flexible schedule, with the ability to work out of town for extended periods, overtime, weekends and nights is required;
- Shift work may be required depending on workload and client/project needs;
- Criminal Record Check will be conducted; and,
- 3 Year Driver’s Abstract and a Claims Experience Letter will 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 City:

- 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 12 branches within Canada: Victoria, V

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