Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Geotechnical practice has an immediate opportunity for a senior level Geotechnical or Civil Engineer. As a senior engineer, you will direct the work on small and large projects, as well as a be a team member for more complex projects. The senior engineer should be able to oversee and direct the entire project from the proposal phase to IFB design package. The senior engineer will be forward thinking and be able to envision the completed design such that he or she can direct the team members throughout the design process. The senior engineer will also evaluate, select, specify, and engineer solutions for the project. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include client and team coordination, lead weekly team meetings, review calculations, attend site visits and client presentations, and mentoring staff. The projects assigned may have complex features that will require the application of mature knowledge and experience. You will lead the analysis of proposed projects to ensure structural reliability, resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The projects may include specialized services such as the analysis and design of shallow and deep foundation elements, dam and levee structures, ground improvement design, karst explorations, and various site developments for renewable energy.

As a senior engineer, you will perform a variety of tasks related to geotechnical and civil engineering in support of transportation, dam, power, and infrastructure projects that will include working with multiple discipline groups in various offices to achieve and provide a quality design product to our clients. In general, a senior level engineer will work directly with the Project Technical Lead and Project Manager to provide a quality design deliverable that will result in repeat business and client growth.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and enhancing our reputation with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider.
• Growing internal and external networks to enhance Stantec’s reputation and identifying additional talent to join our team.
• Assists Project Technical Leads and Project Managers in establishing project objectives, procedures, and performance standards, and leading multi-disciplinary teams on proposals, planning studies, feasibility through final designs, and construction services for geotechnical engineering projects.
• Manage and lead other team members which could be local or regional, while working on other projects, complete tasks, and delegate specific project tasks to other team members as appropriate.
• Conduct and/or review analyses, develop engineering calculation packages, and perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned and under the direction of a Project Technical Lead or Project Manager.

• Providing mentoring and training for junior staff.
• Developing client relationships to facilitate project activities.
• Promoting collaboration and teamwork across business lines and geographies.
• Serving as Engineer-of-Record on projects.
• Leading project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Engaging in Professional organizations that align with expertise, authoring technical papers and delivering technical presentations for conference and symposia events.

• Assists in providing support services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information, and contract document clarifications.
• Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for the work elements designed by your discipline group and interact with other Stantec teams to complete the design package for various sized projects across North America.