Geotechnical Engineering Intern (2026062691)

Thurber Engineering; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

RRSP matching

Professional development support

Mentorship program

Job summary

Thurber Engineering in Ottawa, Ontario seeks an Geotechnical Engineering Intern to assist on varied geotechnical projects under senior mentorship. You will participate in field investigations, logging, and data interpretation while developing practical experience in reporting and project planning.

The role requires 0–3 years of geotechnical experience or an academic background in Geotechnical/Geological Engineering, with a valid G-driver's license and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of relevant geotechnical experience or recent graduate.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Geotechnical/Geological Engineering.
• Proficient in English communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute field investigations, including borehole drilling and logging.
• Provide on-site inspection and QA/QC of materials for infrastructure projects.
• Travel to construction sites across Ontario for field assessments.
• Supervise field or lab technologists and give daily technical direction.
• Perform data compilation, lab interpretation, and slope stability analyses.
• Collaborate with contractors, owners, and project engineers.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and project fee estimates.
• Plan and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets with safety in mind.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Geotechnical or Geological Engineering degree

Tools

RocScience

Job description

Overview

Thurber has an exciting opportunity for an early career Geotechnical Engineering Intern to join our team in Ottawa, Ontario.

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute field investigation programs, including borehole drilling, soil and rock logging, and geotechnical instrumentation installation or monitoring.
• Provide on-site construction inspection, quality control, and quality assurance materials testing for infrastructure and transportation projects.
• Travel to various construction sites and work outdoors on field assessments and drilling programs throughout Ontario as required.
• Supervise the work of field or laboratory technologists and provide daily technical direction.
• Perform engineering tasks, including borehole data compilation, laboratory testing interpretation, and settlement and slope stability analysis.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, owners, project engineers, and client representatives.
• Prepare and write technical reports, proposals, and project fee estimates.
• Plan and manage assigned project scopes, schedules, and budgets while strictly adhering to company safety and quality standards.

Qualifications and Assets

• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience in the Geotechnical Engineering field and an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Geological Engineering;
• Class G driver's license;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Able to work effectively individually and in a team;
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Be comfortable driving mid to full-sized pickup trucks in urban, rural, and construction environments;
• Be available for shift work to meet the changing scheduling demands of our clients;
• Be comfortable working in a variety of environments, including local and remote construction sites;
• Have strong computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet and word-processing);
• Strong understanding of rock and soil mechanics;
• Experience involving 2D and 3D geotechnical software packages such as RocScience is an asset; and,
• Be eligible for membership with PEO.

Base Salary Range

• $68,000 - $80,000 per year, based on a 40-hour work week.
• The posted wage range for this position represents the range for the experience and qualifications noted in this posting.
• The offered wage may be adjusted upward for candidates whose qualifications and experience exceed those expressed in this posting.
• Candidates with less experience and qualifications may be considered at a reduced starting wage.

Accessibility Accommodations

Thurber is committed to providing accessible service for our clients, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. We endeavor to provide equal opportunities to persons with disabilities. If you, as a job applicant, require accommodation to assist with your application or during our interviewing process, if you are selected for further screening, please let us know by email to [e-mail] .

Benefits

• Our 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.