Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Pipelines
at
Thurber Engineering Ltd
Calgary, AB, Canada
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Full Time
Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
06 Apr, 07
Salary
0.0
Posted On
23 Sep, 19
Experience
3 year(s) or above
Remote Job
No
Telecommute
No
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Membership, Slope Stability Analysis, Completion
Industry
Description
Thurber Engineering Ltd. provides environmental, geotechnical, and materials engineering and testing services. With more than 60 years of experience, we are consistently recognized for the quality of our work, our people and for conducting our business with integrity.
Our Calgary office is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in the application of geotechnical engineering on linear infrastructure projects, with a specific focus on pipelines and geohazards.
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;
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;
Work with the Branch Manager in the development of new business opportunities;
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; and,
Manage projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of a post-secondary program in Civil or Geological Engineering;
Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in the Geotechnical or Geological Engineering field. Local Canadian experience strongly preferred;
Class 5 Drivers license;
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;
Proficiency with spoken and written English language is required; and,
Eligible for membership with APEGA.
DESIRABLE SKILLS
Graduate Degree (Masters or higher) preferred;
Geohazard assessment;
Terrain analysis;
Slope stability analysis;
Pipeline routing and trenchless crossing assessments;
Geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring;
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
Strong computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet and word-processing); and,
Ability to work independently and cooperate with a team in various environment.
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;
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;
Work with the Branch Manager in the development of new business opportunities;
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; and,
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