Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer (Ottawa)

Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with 4 to 8 years of experience to join our team in Waterloo, Ontario. This position offers the opportunity to work on engineering and geotechnical projects in a multi-disciplinary project team setting. 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 the applicant to have strong technical design skills with the communication and organizational skills to manage projects and act as a technical resource for the team. Your Key Responsibilities - Working on a variety of small to large projects spanning from transportation, residential, commercial, and industrial developments - Developing project scopes, budgets, staffing, and schedules for proposal preparation - Managing geotechnical investigations, including field coordination with subcontractors, laboratory testing schedule preparation, documentation of the results, and budget management - Supervising field staff working on field work and testing, which may include borehole drilling, test pit supervision, construction site review, rock anchor testing, and slope stability assessments (rock and soil) - Managing clients and contractors - Designing and assessing geological and/or geotechnical systems involving foundation design, slope stability, settlement analysis, soil improvement, and others - Write geotechnical reports and prepare cost estimates and proposals - Other general field and office-related duties as required Your Capabilities and Credentials - Independently motivated, innovative, and enjoys collaborating with a team - Strong technical skill set - Proficient user of geotechnical software applications - Able to engage in creative and critical thought within a project team setting - Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment - Strong oral and written communication skills - Bilingual communication skills are considered an asset - Valid Driver’s License Education and Experience Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in civil/ geotechnical engineering from a recognized university, and a postgraduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering Minimum of 4 years of experience in geotechnical consulting is required Professional Engineer in positive standing with a provincial association or the ability to obtain the professional designation Experience with rock mechanics, mining, tunnelling, and numerical modelling is considered an asset Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 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. Pay Range Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario - $74,400.00 - $107,900.00 Annually Job Details - Primary Location: Canada | ON | Waterloo - Organization: BC-1216 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech East - Employee Status: Regular - Business Justification: Recent Position - Travel: Yes - Schedule: Full time Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pbotn