Intermediate to Senior Geotechnical Engineer or Geoscientist - Geohazards

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Full Time

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.

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;
• 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.

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.

Other Desirable Attributes

• Graduate Degree (Masters or higher);
• General understanding of Western Canadian geomorphology and associated landforms, processes, and hazards;
• Able to conduct desktop and field level terrain assessments;
• Experienced in the interpretation and utilization of aerial photographs, as well as satellite and LiDAR imagery in the assessment of terrain and geohazards;
• Experienced in the use of commercial analytical software packages in the assessment of slope stability;
• Pipeline routing and trenchless crossing assessments;
• Familiar with geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring of geohazards;
• 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.

Additional Information

• Criminal Record Check may be conducted;
• Drug and alcohol testing may be required prior to accessing client sites; and,
• 3 Year Driver's Abstract and a Claims Experience Letter will be requested.

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 Calgary:

• Our office is centrally located with quick access to major roadways including Macleod Trail, Glenmore Trail, and Deerfoot Trail.
• We offer free onsite parking and a secure bicycle lock up facility + showers.
• Enjoy your lunch hour in our private, sunny atrium, or visit one of the numerous neighbouring shops and restaurants.
• 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…