Senior Geotechnical Engineer (2026091802)

Thurber Engineering Ltd.; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

RRSP matching

Professional development support

Mentorship access

Job summary

Thurber Engineering Ltd. invites a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Saskatoon team. The role concentrates on leading geotechnical projects across transportation, infrastructure and development, with mentorship from senior staff.

You’ll contribute to technical analyses, proposal development, and client communications while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team. Office-based work with field visits, flexible growth opportunities, and a collaborative culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Civil or Geological Engineering.
• Graduate degree (M.Eng., M.Sc. or Ph.D.) preferred.
• Relevant geotechnical experience and English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on projects and staff, including reviews of calculations and analyses.
• Identify new opportunities and collaborate with Branch Manager to develop them.
• Coordinate cost estimates, tender submissions, technical docs, client reports, and scheduling.
• Scope projects and assist in proposal preparation; mentor staff and promote Thurber values.
• Build client relationships and lead multidisciplinary project teams; travel to project sites.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Civil or Geological Engineering degree

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Overview

Thurber has an exciting opportunity for a full-timeSenior Geotechnical Engineerwith local experience to join our team inSaskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and leadership on projects and for staff, including conducting technical reviews of calculations and analyses, as well as performing technical analyses where appropriate;
• Identifying new opportunities and working with the Branch Manager or other specialists within the firm to develop them.
• Provide guidance, and where necessary, support in coordination, preparation of cost estimates, tender submissions, technical documentation, client reports, progress reports, project scheduling / resourcing, and meeting deadlines and budgets on projects;
• Scoping projects and assisting in the preparation of proposals;
• Supporting mentoring, coaching and training of staff;
• Help promote Thurber mission, vision, and values amongst Thurber staff.
• Establishing, developing, promoting and maintaining relationships with clients;
• Active participation in the field on a project specific basis as dictated by the needs of the project to meet client expectations and project objectives;
• Manage projects and lead multidisciplinary teams and,
• Travel to project locations, as well as to Client offices and other Thurber Branch offices.

This is a senior career position and will be comprised of office-based activities with occasional field visits, with opportunities for continued career growth within the company.

Qualifications and Assets

• Completion of a post-secondary program in Civil or Geological Engineering;
• Graduate Degree (M.Eng., M.Sc. or Ph.D.) preferred;
• Relevant experience in the Geotechnical or Geological Engineering field;
• Proficiency with spoken and written English language is required;
• Strong attention to detail
• An effective communicator with strong writing skills;
• Class 5 Drivers license and comfortable driving mid to full-sized pickup trucks in urban, rural, and construction environments;
• Comfortable working in a variety of environments, including local and remote construction sites;
• Eligible for membership with APEGS;
• Business development experience is an asset;
• Specialized experience in foundation analysis and design, dams, tailings or terrain analysis is an asset;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet and word-processing);
• Experienced in the use of specialized geotechnical software; and,
• Ability to work independently and cooperate with a team in various environment.

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 Saskatoon:

• 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.