OVERVIEW

Thurber has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Kamloops, British Columbia.
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 Junior Geotechnical Engineer, you will work on varied projects and develop your skills with guidance and mentorship from our senior team.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSETS

• 0 to 5 years of relevant experience in the Geotechnical Engineering field and an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in Civil or Geological Engineering.
• Previous relevant experience working within Western Canada an asset.
• Eligibility for registration with the Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia.
• Class 5 driver’s license
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding soil mechanics.
• Experience in the interpretation and utilization of aerial photographs, satellite and LiDAR imagery and GIS is an asset.
• Experience involving 2D and 3D geotechnical software packages such as RocScience is desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work outside on field assessments including mapping, material testing, investigations, and site meetings.
• Plan, coordinate and manage geotechnical aspects of design and construction projects to meet our client needs and maintain Thurber’s safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate and execute field programs for geotechnical assessments, including field investigations and logging of soil and rock for infrastructure, foundation design, natural hazards, etc.
• Oversee installation and implementation of geotechnical instrumentation monitoring programs
• Work with contractors and owners of construction projects
• Review construction activities and support testing of geotechnical materials.
• Work in the office on analysis and design tasks such as; slope stability, data compilation, review, and interpretation of laboratory data.
• Prepare and write proposals and technical reports.
• Manage assigned tasks/projects, schedule, and budgets.