Geotechnical Engineer

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with 5 to 8 years of experience to join our team in Ottawa, ON. This position offers the opportunity to work on engineering and geotechnical projects in a multi-discipline project team environment. In this role, you will be responsible for developing cost-effective, practical geotechnical engineering designs and construction solutions for our clients. This immediate need requires the applicant to have strong technical design skills, with communication and organizational skills to manage projects and act as a technical resource for the team.

Your Key Responsibilities

Working on a variety of small to large projects spanning transportation, residential, commercial, and industrial developments

Developing project scopes, budgets, staffing, and schedules for proposal preparation

Managing geotechnical investigations, including field coordination with subcontractors, laboratory testing schedule preparation, documentation of the results, and budget management

Supervising field staff working on fieldwork and testing, which may include borehole drilling, test pit supervision, construction site review, rock anchor testing, and slope stability assessments (rock and soil)

Managing clients and contractors

Designing and assessing geological and/or geotechnical systems involving foundation design, slope stability, settlement analysis, soil improvement, and others

Preparing proposals and geotechnical reports

Other general field and office-related duties as required

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Independently motivated, innovative, and enjoys collaborating with a team

Strong technical skill set

Proficient user of geotechnical software applications

Able to engage in creative and critical thought within a project team setting

Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Strong oral and written communication skills

Bilingual communication skills are considered an asset

Valid Driver’s License

Education and Experience

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil/ Geotechnical Engineering from a recognized university and a postgraduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in geotechnical consulting is required

Experience working on Ministry of Transportation projects is an asset

Professional Engineer in good standing with provincial association or the ability to obtain the professional designation

Experience with rock mechanics, mining, tunnelling, and numerical modelling is considered an asset

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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