Geotechnical Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in a Entry-Level Position. As a Junior Geotechnical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including transportation, power, mining, residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

• Assist senior engineers with developing and managing project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
• Conduct field work and testing, including 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. field and laboratory testing of concrete, soils, and hot mix asphalt).
• Engineering and design of geotechnical systems, including foundation design and slope stability.
• Preparation and coordination of project specifications and construction documents.
• Preparation of proposals and geotechnical reports.

• Basic understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of geotechnical engineering, including geotechnical investigations and construction materials testing and evaluation.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Understanding of geotechnical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with GeoStudio software package would be an asset.
• Developing cooperative skills in working efficiently within a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to communicate effectively with technical and management personnel remotely.
• Ability to work up to 12 hours per day, 6 days a week (weekend and overtime work may be required).
• Available to work on out-of-town projects, typically 1 to 2 weeks but as long as 3 to 4 weeks at a time.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Previous co-op/Internship experience preferred.