Intermediate Environmental Engineer or Scientist (2024102542)
Overview
Thurber has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Environmental Engineer or Scientist to join our BC team. Depending on the successful candidate’s location, this position may be situated in Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford, Kamloops, or Squamish.
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 an Intermediate Environmental Engineer or Scientist, you will work on varied projects and develop your skills with guidance and mentorship from our senior team.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed scopes of work and cost estimates to execute Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and contaminated site investigations (i.e., Phase II ESAs) in soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapour;
- Work with other technical professionals and subcontractors to develop remedial options analysis and risk assessment/management strategies;
- Develop detailed scopes of work and cost estimates to execute chosen remedial strategies and coordinate with subcontractors;
- Project Management including monitoring project scope of work progression, project spending, and project schedule;
- If required, conduct and/or lead fieldwork on complex projects and mentor field staff on field execution;
- Liaise with field staff and technical discipline leaders during project execution;
- Analyze and interpret project data and prepare technical reports that meet regulatory requirements;
- Maintain positive client relationships and communicate project status on a routine basis;
- Participate in marketing and business development activities and initiatives, contribute to cost estimates of projects in collaboration with all other disciplines; and,
- Contribute to proposals, pre-qualifications, and relationship building with existing and prospective clients.
Qualifications
- Completion of a post-secondary program in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, or Civil / Geological Engineering with an environmental focus.
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience.
- Registered as a P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., or P.Chem.
- Strong understanding of Contaminated Sites Regulation (CSR) and federal environmental guidelines.
- Knowledge of project management as it relates to environmental investigations and remediation.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English language is required.
- Comfortable working in a variety of environments, including local and remote construction sites.
- Strong technical aptitude and technical writing ability.
- Ability to manage people while overseeing projects.
- Ability to work well and self-motivate in a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to mentor and supervise junior staff.
- Strong organizational and communication skills (able to communicate solutions in writing, verbally, and graphically.
- Ability to prioritize work and make responsible decisions that can be defended.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers license.
- Comfortable driving in urban, rural, and construction environments.
Desirable Skills
- Demonstrated experience delivering technical site investigations and remediations solutions.
- Experience with hydrogeological assessments.
- Experience with erosion and sediment control.
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 Letter will be requested.
- Travel may be required for the purpose of overseeing field crews, participating in off-site meetings, or training.
Base Salary Range
- $95,000 - $130,000 per year, based on a 40-hour work week.
- The posted wage range for this position represents the range for the experience and qualifications noted in this posting.
- The offered wage may be adjusted upward for candidates whose qualifications and experience exceed those expressed in this posting.
Candidates with less experience and qualifications may be considered at a reduced starting wage.
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! Some of 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.
Each of our offices offers its own set of unique benefits. In Vancouver, our office is centrally located downtown near Stanley Park with great skytrain, biking, and walking access. This office has a secure bike facility and shower and offers transit facilities. In Victoria, our office is in the Vancouver Island Technology Park (VITP), which is located on 35 acres of land with trails and pathways. It is centrally located along bus and bike routes. We offer onsite parking, a secure bicycle lock-up facility, and there is a free onsite fitness centre. Our Abbotsford, Squamish, and Kamloops office are smaller in size but are situated in great communities.
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!