Intermediate to Senior Geotechnical Engineer or Geoscientist - Geohazards (

at  Thurber Engineering Ltd

OVERVIEW

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSETS

• Completion of a post-secondary program in Civil or Geological Engineering, Engineering Geology, or Geoscience;
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in the Geotechnical / Geological Engineering or Geoscience field. Local Canadian experience is strongly preferred;
• 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; and,
• Membership with APEGA and/or EGBC.

• 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;
• Support mentoring, coaching, and training of staff;
• Help promote Thurber’s mission, vision, and values amongst Thurber 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;
• Manage projects and lead multidisciplinary teams; and,
• Travel to project locations, as well as to Client offices and other Thurber Branch offices.