Intermediate Environmental Engineer or Scientist – 2024042629

at  Thurber Engineering Ltd

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a post-secondary program in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Civil / Geological Engineering with an environmental focus.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience.
• Valid 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.
• Knowledge of project management as related to environmental investigations and remediation.
• Strong understanding of AB Tier 1 and 2 soil and groundwater remediation guidelines and site-specific risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) contamination management and reclamation certificate application process.
• Strong technical aptitude and technical writing ability.
• Ability to manage people while overseeing project.
• Ability to work well and self-motivate in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior staff.
• Strong organizational and communications skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally and graphically.
• Ability to prioritize work and make responsible decisions that can be defended.
• Registered Professional with APEGA or EGBC.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Graduate Degree (Masters or higher)
• Demonstrated experience delivering technical site investigations and remediation solutions.
• Experience with risk assessments.
• Familiar with Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia legislation.

• Develop detailed scopes of work and cost estimates to execute Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and contaminated site investigations (i.e., Phase II ESAs) in soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor.
• Work with other technical professionals and subcontractors to develop remedial options analysis and risk assessment / management strategies.
• Develop detailed scopes of work and cost estimates to execute chosen remedial strategies and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Monitor project scope of work progression, project spend, and project schedule.
• As required, conduct and/or lead field work on complex projects and mentor field staff on field execution.
• Liaise with field staff and technical discipline leaders during project execution.
• Analyze and interpret project data and prepare technical reports that meet regulatory requirements.
• Maintain positive client relationships and communicate project status on a routine basis.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities and initiatives, contribute to cost estimates of projects in collaboration with all other disciplines.
• Contribute to proposals, pre- qualifications, and relationship building with existing and prospective clients.