Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer (2024102550)

Thurber Engineering; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer in Calgary, where you'll tackle diverse projects in a collaborative environment. This role offers the chance to develop your skills under the mentorship of seasoned professionals while contributing to impactful geotechnical investigations and designs. You will engage with clients, oversee instrumentation, and ensure the successful execution of projects, all within a supportive and inclusive workplace. With a commitment to professional development and a culture that values respect and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the engineering field.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Secure bicycle lock-up facility

Health and dental coverage

Healthcare spending account

RRSP matching

Employee and Family assistance program

Professional development support

Inclusive and collaborative culture

Access to senior professionals for mentorship

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering.
• Proficient in field investigation techniques and construction monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate geotechnical investigations and supervise designs.
• Mentor and train staff while managing client relationships.

Skills

Geotechnical Investigations

Soil Logging

Construction Monitoring

Geotechnical Instrumentation

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Field Investigation Techniques

Analytical Software (GEO-STUDIO, Plaxis)

Education

Post-secondary program in Civil or Geological Engineering

Graduate Degree (Masters or higher)

Tools

GEO-STUDIO

Plaxis

Soilvision

Settle3D

LPile

Job description

Thurber has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Geotechnical 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 Geotechnical Engineer, you will work on varied projects and develop your skills with guidance and mentorship from our senior team.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinating and carrying out geotechnical investigations and supervising implementation of geotechnical designs and other construction monitoring services;
2. Undertake analysis and design tasks, summarize, review, and interpret laboratory data;
3. Overseeing installation of geotechnical instrumentation as well as routine monitoring of instrumentation;
4. Scoping projects and assisting in the preparation of proposals as necessary;
5. Provide mentoring, coaching, and training of staff;
6. Establishing, developing, promoting, and maintaining relationships with Clients and contractors;
7. Potentially manage projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Required Qualifications

1. Completion of a post-secondary program in Civil or Geological Engineering;
2. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the Geotechnical or Geological Engineering field. Local Canadian experience is strongly preferred;
3. Experienced with field investigation techniques such as soil logging (auger drilling, sonic drilling, etc.), SPT, and CPT;
4. Experience with construction monitoring. Comfortable working in a variety of environments, including local and remote construction sites;
5. Valid Class 5 Drivers license;
6. Comfortable driving mid to full-sized pickup trucks in urban, rural, and construction environments;
7. Proficiency with spoken and written English language is required;
8. Membership with APEGA and/or EGBC.

Other Desirable Attributes

1. Graduate Degree (Masters or higher);
2. Professional Designation (P.Eng.) with APEGA and/or EGBC;
3. Experienced in the use of commercial geotechnical analytical software packages, such as GEO-STUDIO, Plaxis, Soilvision, Settle3D, LPile, etc.;
4. Familiar with geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring;
5. Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
6. Strong computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet and word-processing);
7. Ability to work independently and cooperate with a team in various environments.

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. Here are the benefits of working for us in Calgary:

1. Our office is centrally located with quick access to major roadways including Macleod Trail, Glenmore Trail, and Deerfoot Trail.
2. We offer free onsite parking and a secure bicycle lock up facility + showers.
3. Enjoy your lunch hour in our private, sunny atrium, or visit one of the numerous neighbouring shops and restaurants.
4. Our flat organizational structure allows easy access to senior professionals, corporate leaders, and subject matter experts across the company for mentorship and feedback.
5. Our culture is respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and fun.
6. We offer financial support towards professional development.
7. 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.

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. 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.

Our Commitment:

1. Serve our clients well.
2. Meet changing client needs.
3. Value our people and our communities.
4. 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!