Geotechnical Engineer (Intermediate)

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Make a Lasting Impact with Stantec Are you a passionate about making a positive impact in communities across Canada and Globally? At Stantec, we’re dedicated to creating sustainable and innovative solutions that shape a better world. As an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer you’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team tackling complex geotechnical projects in a supportive and inclusive environment. We offer flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and a strong commitment to your professional growth. At Stantec, you’ll find the flexibility to shape your career path with opportunities to deepen your technical expertise, explore project leadership, strengthen client engagement, or pursue new areas of interest. If you’re ready to advance your career while working on projects that truly matter, we invite you to bring your expertise and passion to Stantec. Your Opportunity Why Join Us? • Meaningful Work: Contribute to major projects that protect communities, support sustainable development, and are critical to improving resiliency as we adapt our new and existing infrastructure in response to a changing climate. • People-Focused Culture: Be part of a close-knit, diverse team where your voice is heard and your growth is supported. • Small-Company Feel, Big-Company Resources: Experience the agility and camaraderie of a small business, backed by the resources and opportunities of a global leader. • Innovative Environment: Leverage cutting-edge tools (UAVs, AI-integrated solutions) and contribute to Stantec’s Innovation Office and Digital Center of Excellence. • Career Advancement: Navigate your professional journey with Stantec’s Career Advancement Wheel, offering structured pathways for technical growth, leadership, and cross-disciplinary exploration. • Technical Leadership: Apply your expertise to collaborate with and work alongside industry leaders and mentor junior staff though complex analyses and developing high-quality deliverables. • Flexibility: Enjoy Hybrid and remote work options, flexible benefits, and vacation policies that align with your experience. Your Key Responsibilities What You’ll Do: Our geotechnical practitioners work collaboratively to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and communities on unique projects Nationally and Globally. As an intermediate geotechnical engineer, you will have the opportunity to: • Work on both interdisciplinary and geotechnical specific project teams, you will provide sound geotechnical engineering recommendations, with an opportunity to push your skills to the next level with an experienced team and demonstrate your ability to bring innovation to our field of practice. • Develop, promote, and maintain relationships with internal and external clients, as the primary point of contact; • Manage geotechnical projects of various sizes; • Lead proposals, make engineering decisions, and be responsible for the delivery of projects; • Work with more senior engineers to provide technical services in the field and office environments; • Provide mentorship and coaching to developing engineers; • Communicate effectively with clients, geotechnical and project team members and Stantec colleagues from across North America. • Promote strong workplace health and safety practices; • Represent Stantec in the community, with local geotechnical societies, and University settings to raise brand awareness. • Contribute to technical papers, conference proceedings, committees and technical working groups. Education and Experience What We’re Looking For: • An undergraduate degree in Geological, Civil, or Geotechnical Engineering (Masters or PhD an asset). • 6+ years of relevant industry experience. • Registered as a professional engineer with Engineers and Geoscientist BC • Knowledge of relevant British Columbia and Canadian codes, guidelines and standards. • Experience with standard geotechnical software solutions (GeoStudio™, LeapFrog, Rocscience). • Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team. • Proactive approach and strong problem-solving skills. • Passion for making a positive impact through engineering. • Effective communication skills, including report writing and client engagement. • Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement and mentorship of developing engineers. • Commitment to technical excellence and mentorship. Active participation in professional associations and technical communities is an asset. Are you a motivated individual who does not meet all the desired criteria? We still encourage you to apply. We value diverse experiences and perspectives. 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. ​​Ready to make a difference?​ If you’re an experienced engineer looking for a new challenge, we want to meet you! Apply now and start your journey with Stantec.