Geotechnical Engineer (Markham)

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Markham, Ontario.

This position offers the opportunity to work on engineering and geotechnical projects in a multi-discipline project team environment. In this role you will be responsible for developing cost effective, practical geotechnical engineering designs and construction solutions for our clients. This immediate need requires applicants to have strong technical design skills with communication and organizational skills to work on projects and act as a technical resource for the team.

This is an intermediate-level position based primarily in the office with expectations of conducting field visits and assist with field programs when required.

Our people are our most valuable asset. As part of the Stantec community you will have the opportunity to interface with the Developing Professionals Group (DPG). The DPG was developed to give employees the chance to develop both technically and professionally; to meet their colleagues and really be part of our global organization. The DPG actively works to combine the thoughts of the innovative minds of team members tempered with the wisdom and experience of our company leadership. Since its inception, the group has grown into a global network with members in all corners of the world. The DPG is a truly international network that, in addition to planning regional and local activities, really gives a voice to our DPs globally.

As a Stantec Employee we welcome you to Find your People in this internal network of bright minds and engaged colleagues.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Working on a variety of small to large projects in diverse areas such as transportation & infrastructure, power, mining, residential, commercial, and industrial developments
• Supervising field staff working on testing such as borehole drilling & test pit excavations, laboratory testing, construction site review, rock anchor testing, slope stability assessments (rock and soil)
• Designing monitoring and instrumentation programs, including the installation and operation of geotechnical instrumentation such as piezometers, inclinometers, settlement plates, shape acceleration arrays and other geotechnical instruments
• Managing geotechnical investigations, including field coordination with subcontractors, preparing laboratory testing schedules, documenting testing results, and budget management
• Engineering design and assessment of geological and/or geotechnical systems including deep and shallow foundation design, slope stability assessment, settlement analysis, soil improvement, etc.
• Developing project scopes, budgets, staffing, and schedules as part of proposal preparation
• Preparing and writing proposals, technical reports, and memorandums
• Preparing project specifications, specifications, construction documents, and drawings
• Managing and interacting with clients
• Performing other general field and office related duties as required

Your Capabilities

• Self-starter who enjoys working in a team environment
• Strong technical skill set
• Proficiency in soil mechanics, rock mechanics, mining, tunnelling, and numerical modelling is considered an asset
• Demonstrated experience working on projects in the transportation sector including design of bridges, rail systems and cut and fill for transportation corridors
• Proficient with geotechnical software applications and Microsoft Excel as a tool for data collation, reduction and numerical analysis
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thinking
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to work towards maintaining project deliverable schedules
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Bi-lingual (English/French) communication skills are considered an asset

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering with specific emphasis on advanced soil mechanics and numerical analysis

Bachelor’s degree in civil/Geological Engineering from a recognized university.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in geotechnical engineering is required.

Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing with the Professional Engineers Ontario association or eligible for registration if transferring from another province.

Valid Canadian driver’s license with access to a vehicle.

Ability to live and work in Canada.

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.

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