Thurber has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Kamloops, British Columbia.
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 Engineer, you will work on varied projects and develop your skills with guidance and mentorship from our senior team.
Responsibilities
- Project management of geotechnical projects;
- Conduct field drilling programs, construction monitoring or instrumentation programs relating to geotechnical and materials projects;
- Geotechnical analyses of stability, stress, deformation, and foundation response, utilizing a suite of software routines;
- Prepare and write proposals, fee estimates, and technical reports as directed by the Engineering or Branch Manager;
- Coordinate and conduct forensic and field investigation programs;
- Supervise the work of technologists and junior engineers and provide technical direction;
- Promote and assist Thurber in supporting the geotechnical practice, and managing client relationships, including business and new client development.
- Mentoring and development of junior staff; and,
- Progressive interaction with clients.
Qualifications and Assets
- 10 plus years of relevant experience in the Geotechnical Engineering field and an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Geological Engineering.
- Previous relevant experience working within Western Canada.
- A general understanding of Western Canadian geomorphology and associated landforms, processes, and hazards.
- The ability to conduct desktop and field level terrain assessments.
- Experience in the interpretation and utilization of aerial photographs as well as satellite and LiDAR imagery in the assessment of terrain and geohazards.
- Experience in the use of commercial analytical software packages in the assessment of slope stability.
- Familiarity with geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring of geohazards.
- Eligibility for registration with the Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia.
- Class 5 driver’s license
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong understanding of rock and soil mechanics.
This is an intermediate career position and will be comprised of office activities with occasional field visits, with opportunities for continued career growth within the company.
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 Kamloops:
- Kamloops is a city with quick access to local world-class skiing and mountain biking, with four large mountain resorts (Sun Peaks, Silver Star, Big White and Revelstoke) within a 3-hour drive.
- Our office is located near Thompson Rivers University. We offer free onsite parking, and most of our staff have commute times of less than 10 minutes.
- The Kamloops office is a 5-minute walk from Kenna Cartwright Park, and 880 Ha municipal park with trails for biking, hiking, and snowshoeing.
- Both local work and assignments across BC and Canada through cooperation and teaming between all Thurber branches.
- Enjoy a combination of field and office work.
- 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 11 branches within Canada: Victoria, Vancouver, Kamloops, Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Saskatoon, Toronto, Cambridge, Pickering, and Ottawa.
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!
