Geotechnical Engineer

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don't just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We're helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you'll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You'll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our Mining, Minerals and Metals practice in our Calgary, AB offices. This position will work collaboratively with other Stantec offices across Canada, the United States, South America and Australia, to support the service needs of our clients on local and international projects.

As a Geotechnical EIT, you will be a member of a multidisciplinary team working in energy and resources, primarily on metal, coal and large oil sands mining projects. Work will include various stages in the project life cycle, from exploration and site investigations, through conceptual design, construction, closure and reclamation. Our geotechnical project work typically involves design and evaluation of pit walls, mine rock and tailings storage facilities, surface water impoundments, and general mine infrastructure.

Applicants must be prepared to travel and be in the field for assignment intervals of 2 to 3 weeks regularly up to 50% annually.

Your Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in the planning and completion of geotechnical site investigations. This may include instrumentation, logging, sampling, and field testing.
• Install, monitor and provide preliminary interpretation of data from geotechnical instrumentation.
• Participate in the analyses and design of earth structures, including mine pit slopes, waste disposal areas, and tailings dams.
• Support mine and tailings planning groups in the development and design of large mining and closure projects.
• Assist in the preparation of technical design documents under direct supervision.
• Generate and/or update technical drawings, figures and models.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals under direct supervision.
• Comply with and actively participate in Stantec and client safety programs.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (both written and oral communication). Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs, ACAD systems, ArcGIS and GeoStudio (or equivalent) suite of programs. Knowledge of MinePlan is an asset.
• Work experience in mining or resource industries is an asset.
• Ability to conduct work in a safe manner maintaining a high degree of situational awareness.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in geotechnical, geological, civil or mining engineering.
• Preferred minimum of 2 years industry or consulting experience. Co-op or Intern experience is applicable.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and satisfactory Driver's Abstract, per Stantec's Safe Driving Policy.
• EIT registered with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) or Alberta Professional Engineers Geoscientists Association (APEGA).

This position may have additional qualification requirements depending on work assignments. Additional qualifications will be defined in Project Specific Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Plans.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. The experience will forever shape your future. #FeelingEnergized

We would like to thank all candidates that apply; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Pay Transparency:
In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary:
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location:
Canada | AB | Calgary

Organization:
BC-1695 Mining-CA Canada

Employee Status:
Regular

Travel:
Yes

Schedule:
Full time

Job Posting:
27/10/2025 09:10:36

Req ID:
1002793