Intermediate Construction Materials Engineer (2026081420)

Thurber Engineering; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Career development support

Health and dental coverage

RRSP matching

Employee and Family assistance program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Thurber Engineering Calgary is looking for an Intermediate Construction Materials Engineer to join our team. You will manage condition assessments, oversee concrete mix design, and support QC/QA testing while coordinating field monitoring and client communication.

This role offers exposure to geotechnical, environmental and materials projects across Canada, with opportunities to mentor technicians and collaborate with field and laboratory teams on challenging infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage condition assessments, rehabilitation, and repair of infrastructure including bridges and parkades.
• Design mass concrete thermal mitigation.
• Perform non-destructive evaluation of reinforced concrete.
• Evaluate service life and durability of materials.
• Design and review conventional and specialty concrete mixes.
• Provide technical support for QC/QA testing and inspection.
• Monitor construction works in the field.
• Prepare technical reports and design specifications.
• Collaborate with Field and Laboratory teams on analyses and reporting.
• Supervise and mentor technicians and junior engineers.
• Manage project schedules and budgets.
• Engage with clients and travel to local/remote sites.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Flexibility to overtime/weekends

Education

Bachelor's or related degree in Civil or Materials Engineering

Master's degree or higher (asset)

Job description

Full Time

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.

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 Purpose:

To make a difference for people.

Our Values:

Passion:

We'redriven to deliver our best and inspire others.

Quality:

We're committed toproviding our clients with a quality experience, in both service and product.

Caring:

We show kindness and concern for others, the environment, and the industry.

Together:

Wemake a difference for people by working with passion, quality, and care -together.