▷ Immediate Start: Junior Geotechnical Engineer

3 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada Thurber Engineering Full time

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

- Post-graduate degree in a geo-engineering discipline such as Civil Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Engineering Geology.
- Between 0-5 years of experience. New Grads welcome to apply.
- 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.
- Eligible for membership with APEGA and/or EGBC.
- Graduate Degree (Masters or higher).
- Experience with various geotechnical software such as SlopeW, SeepW, Flac, Soilvision, etc.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Strong computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet and word-processing).

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:

- 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:

We promise our clients, our people, and our partners to:

- 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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