Stantec

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Stantec  •  Edmonton, CA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Are you an experienced geotechnical engineer ready to take the next step in your career? Stantec is a global engineering consulting firm dedicated to creating sustainable and innovative solutions. We are seeking a motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Edmonton team and help deliver impactful projects in our community.

The successful candidate will work closely with a local team of 30 geotechnical professionals based out of Edmonton, supported by a wider, regional team of over 200 geotechnical professionals.  

Your Opportunity

  • Innovative Environment: Leverage cutting-edge tools (UAVs, AI-integrated solutions) and contribute to Stantec’s Innovation Office and Digital Center of Excellence.
  • Client Engagement: Build relationships with clients, understand their needs, and deliver tailored solutions.
  • Lead and Deliver Projects: Manage and execute small to mid-sized geotechnical projects from proposal through completion, including planning, analysis, reporting, and client communication.
  • Technical Leadership: Apply your expertise to complex analyses, mentor junior staff, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Team Management: Lead and coordinate small project teams, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the advancement of our technical capabilities.

What we offer

  • Small business environment, backed by large company resources.
  • Access to innovative tools and technology, empowering you to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Opportunities to mentor junior staff and shape the next generation of engineers.
  • Work on complex and diverse projects of varying sizes, expanding your technical and project management skills
  • Collaborate and grow within a global, multidisciplinary team leveraging worldwide expertise.
  • Ongoing opportunities for professional development and leadership pathways
  • Flexible work environment that promotes a balanced lifestyle. 
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

What we're looking for

  • Proven ability to manage projects independently
  • Proactive approach and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Passion for making a positive impact through engineering. 
  • Effective communication and collaborative skills. 
  • Commitment to technical excellence and mentorship.

Education and Experience

  • Minimum of a post graduate degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering from a recognized university.
  • Minimum of 20 years’ experience in geotechnical consulting.
  • Valid Canadian driver's license with access to a vehicle.
  • Ability to live and work in Canada.
  • Residing in Edmonton, Alberta , or willing to relocate.

The successful candidate will be required to primarily work in a typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Seasonal field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather and rough terrain, and requirements to lift items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

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.

Ready to make a difference

If you’re an experienced senior geotechnical engineer looking for a new challenge, we want to meet you! Apply now and start your journey with Stantec.

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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Build the foundation for a successful career in geotechnical engineering with a great team. When we say we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site, and in the lab. We work in and outdoors, above and below ground, over and under water, on projects large and small. From field exploration and lab testing to designing and managing the construction of complex geotechnical structures, our team does rock-solid work.

Join our team and discover the opportunities that await.

Stantec

About Stantec

Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.

We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more.

Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. 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 are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Edmonton, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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