Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Thurber has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Edmonton, Alberta .

Thurber is a specialized consulting firm with a focus on geotechnical engineering. Our project work includes transportation, large and small infrastructure, natural hazards, development and more. We undertake challenging assignments that can include steep terrain, deep foundations, compressible soils, landslides, contamination, or other complications.

As our Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will work on varied projects and develop your skills with guidance and mentorship from our senior team.

Responsibilities

• Providing exemplary service to Thurber’s clients;
• Project management of geotechnical investigation and design assignments including responsibility for schedule, quality, safety, and cost control;
• Design consultation with clients;
• Conducting geotechnical analysis and preparing reports;
• Training and mentoring more junior staff;
• Providing construction stage support to clients and contractors;
• Preparing technical and cost proposals;
• Supporting and fostering a positive safety culture and environment; and,
• Supporting business development initiatives and working with other senior staff throughout the company to develop new business.

Qualifications and Assets

• Motivated team player with strong technical, business, and interpersonal skills;
• Completion of a Graduate Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering;
• A minimum of 10 years of consulting experience, preferably in the Alberta market;
• Knowledge and working experience with applicable regulations, codes, and guidelines;
• Demonstrated project management skills;
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills;
• Demonstrated client liaison and business development skills;
• Experience working with or managing multi-disciplinary project teams;
• Licensed member (P.Eng.) with APEGA; and,
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license is required.

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:

• 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 development.
• We provide health and dental coverage, a healthcare spending account, RRSP matching, and an Employee and Family assistance program with 24/7 support online or over the phone.

About Thurber

Thurber Engineering Ltd. provides environmental, geotechnical, and materials engineering and testing services. A Canadian-owned company since 1957, we are consistently recognized for the quality of our work, the knowledge of our people, and for conducting our business with integrity.

Our team continues to grow as we build our reputation by working closely with our clients to provide timely, high-value solutions and technical support. Thurber is wholly owned by our senior employees and operates from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.

At Thurber, we know that our success can be attributed to the hard working, innovative group of people who come in every day ready and excited to take on new challenges and solve problems. We seek out team members who work hard, innovate, and operate with integrity. Our regional diversity gives us specialized knowledge of the various and complex geological and environmental conditions across Canada.

Our Vision:

Building Canada with great people and great ideas.

Our Mission:

Delivering specialist advice and services where projects meet the ground.

Our Values:

Passion and quality in what we do: working collaboratively, respectfully, sustainably, and safely.

• Put family first
• Pick up the phone
• Encourage creativity
• Work hard

Our Commitment:

We promise our clients, our people and our partners to:

• Serve our clients well.
• Meet changing client needs.
• Value our people and our communities.
• Build advantage by how we manage.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to work for a remarkable organization that takes pride in its employees – apply today!