Geotechnical Engineer - EIT

Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in geotechnical engineering by starting with a good team. When we say that we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site and in the lab. We work indoors and out, above and below ground, over and under water, across projects large and small. From field exploration and laboratory testing to the design and construction management of complex geotechnical structures, our team does work that’s rock solid. Join our team today!

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Geotechnical EIT to join our team in the St. John’s, NL office.

The role of a Geotechnical EIT is to work on smaller projects, and/or as a team member of a larger project under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include proposals, reporting, calculations, and field work. The projects that a junior geotechnical engineer may be assigned to may be broad, varied and diverse in scope.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Working on a variety of small to large projects spanning from transportation, power, mining, residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
• Assisting intermediate and senior engineers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
• Conduct field work and testing which may include borehole drilling and/or test pit supervision, construction site review, laboratory testing, rock anchor testing, slope stability assessments (rock and soil), and installation of instrumentation.
• Involved with construction materials testing and evaluation (e.g. hot mix asphalt testing and mix development, concrete mix design and specification).
• Engineering and design of geotechnical systems including\: foundation design, slope stability.
• Preparation and coordination of the project specifications and construction documents.
• Preparation of proposals and geotechnical reports.