Junior to Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer - Pipelines 2024061731

Junior to Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer - Pipelines (2024061731) Thurber has an exciting opportunity for a Junior to Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer specializing in surface water assessments and mitigations for linear infrastructure projects 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 Hydrotechnical Engineer, 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 performing technical analyses where appropriate.
Provide 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.
Working with independent subject matter experts to complete hydrotechnical assessments and mitigations, often as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Support mentoring, coaching, and training of staff.
Help promote Thurber 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.
Travel to project locations, as well as to Client offices and other Thurber Branch offices.
Qualifications
Completion of a post-secondary program in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geoscience with a hydrotechnical focus and/or related subsequent work experience.
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.
Qualify for Membership with APEGA and/or EGBC.
Graduate Degree (Masters or higher).
General knowledge of fluvial geomorphology.
Able to conduct desktop and field level scour and bank erosion assessments.
Experience with hydrotechnical assessment, modelling, and mitigation design.
Experience on linear infrastructure projects.
Experienced in the use of commercial analytical software packages in the assessment of peak and seasonal flows.
Experience completing flood frequency analysis (FFA).
Experience with climate monitoring and applications of climate data.
Understanding of river hydraulics, channel behaviour, river process and sediment transport.
General knowledge of in-stream permitting requirements and construction practices.
P.Eng. status with APEGA and/or EGBC would be an asset.
Additional Information
Criminal Record Check may be conducted.
Drug and alcohol testing may be required prior to accessing client sites.
3 Year Driver's Abstract and a Claims Experience Letterwill 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 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
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!
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