Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer (2025041108)

Thurber Engineering; Oakville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consulting firm as an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer in Oakville, Ontario. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, from infrastructure to natural hazard assessments, all while receiving mentorship from experienced professionals. You'll be involved in site investigations, material testing, and geotechnical analysis, contributing to solutions that shape the environment. The company values collaboration and professional growth, ensuring a supportive atmosphere where your skills can flourish. If you're ready to tackle exciting challenges in geotechnical engineering, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Healthcare spending account

RRSP matching

Employee and Family assistance program

Financial support for professional development

Inclusive and collaborative culture

Access to senior professionals for mentorship

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Geo-engineering field in Canada.
• Eligible for registration with P.Eng or P.Geo.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and carry out site investigations and geological mapping.
• Prepare proposals and technical reports for projects.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Post-graduate degree in Geo-Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software applications

Job description

Thurber has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Oakville, Ontario.

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and carry out surface and subsurface site investigations, including borehole logging, sampling of soil and rock, and geological mapping;
• Coordinate and carry out field inspection of construction works and material testing of geotechnical materials;
• Prepare and write proposals and technical reports;
• Conduct geotechnical engineering analysis;
• Supervise technicians and junior engineers;
• Manage project schedule and budgets.

Qualifications and Assets

• Post-graduate degree in Geo-Engineering discipline such as Geotechnical Engineering, Geo-Environmental Engineering, or Engineering Geology;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Geo-engineering field in Canada;
• Eligible for registration with P.Eng or P.Geo;
• Prior experience in consulting engineering or construction is considered an asset;
• A high level of proficiency with current geotechnical software applications;
• Strong technical, oral, and written communication skills;
• Exceptional analytical and project management skills;
• Ability to work independently and cooperate with a team in various environments.

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].

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:

• 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 hardworking, 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!