Intermediate Construction Materials Engineer (2025060620)

Thurber Engineering; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thurber Engineering seeks an Intermediate Construction Materials Engineer for its Calgary office. The successful candidate will manage infrastructure assessments, develop repair strategies, and lead technical testing support in a collaborative environment fostering professional growth.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Professional development support

Employee and Family assistance program

Free onsite parking

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Completion of a related post-secondary program in Civil or Materials Engineering.
• Experience in construction materials testing is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute condition assessments of existing infrastructure.
• Prepare technical reports and oversee construction quality assurance testing.
• Supervise and mentor technicians and junior engineers.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in English

Education

Completion of a related post-secondary program in Civil or Materials Engineering

Post-graduate degree (master’s degree or higher)

Job description

Please submit your application using the “Apply Now” link in any of the postings below that are of interest to you. Applications received in this manner will be reviewed directlyby the hiring team for the posting.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for further screening will be contacted.

Full Time

Part Time

Temporary

Thurber has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Construction Materials Engineer to join our team in Calgary, Alberta.

Thurber provides geotechnical, environmental and construction materials engineering and testing services for a variety of industries across Canada. Our multidisciplinary expertise allows us to work on problems related to earth, the environment and construction materials. We solve problems in a wide variety of industries including transportation, building construction, municipal infrastructure, land development, dams and water resources, industrial development, mining, oil and gas, marine and environmental services.

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute condition assessments, rehabilitation, and repair of existing infrastructure, including formulation of repair strategies for bridge structures, parkades, industrial facilities, and other structures;
• Mass concrete thermal mitigation design;
• Non-destructive evaluation of reinforced concrete;
• Service life and durability evaluation;
• Manage the design and review of conventional and specialty concrete mixes;
• Provide engineering and technical support for Quality Control (QC) and/or Quality Assurance (QA) testing and inspection services;
• Manage and carry out field monitoring of construction works;
• Prepare technical reports, including technical specifications, design reports, and writing proposals;
• Work closely with our Field and Laboratory team to review analyses and reporting of laboratory and field testing of materials;
• Supervise and mentor technicians and junior engineers;
• Managing project schedules and budgets;
• Progressive interaction with clients; and,
• Travelling to local, and remote construction sites.

Qualifications

• Completion of a related post-secondary program in Civil or Materials Engineering with a heavy focus on construction materials (i.e. concrete, asphalt, aggregates, etc.);
• Experience in the field of construction materials testing is an asset;
• Experience on construction sites is an asset;
• A post-graduate degree (master’s degree or higher) would be an asset;
• Valid Class 5 Drivers license is required;
• Strong organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills;
• Flexible schedule, with the ability to work overtime and/or weekends as required; and,
• Proficiency with spoken and written English language is required.

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!