Geotechnical engineer EIT
Are you considering for a new challenge in the geotechnical field, and are you looking for an engineering firm where you can carry out responsible, sustainable projects, and where teams collaborate with each other while fostering each other's professional development? Stantec, with 30,000 experts working in 400 offices worldwide, is the company you'll want to work for. The sum of our expertise ranks us 7th among the 225 largest design firms worldwide according to Engineering News-Record!
Stantec in Quebec is a team of 1,600 people, spread across 15 business locations, who are proud to have a positive impact in their communities and who can count on a strong and dedicated local leadership. We are committed to providing a healthy, inclusive, and flexible work environment.
Stantec’s geotechnical team offers a complete service, you'll find us in the office, on site and in the laboratory. We work indoors and outdoors, above and below ground, above and below water, on projects of all sizes. From field exploration and laboratory testing to design and construction management of complex geotechnical structures, our team delivers robust project solutions.
Your opportunity
Join Stantec as a Geotechnical Engineer EIT in our Quebec City office. Your main task will be to carry out site investigations for various types of studies.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Participate in small to large-scale geotechnical studies.
- Set up boreholes.
- Supervise field work, including drilling and various in situ tests.
- Take soil samples and describe soil components in accordance with applicable standards.
- Perform various types of in-situ tests, such as shear strength test, Lugeon test, electronic piezocone, etc.
- Maintain site logs.
- Assemble and check equipment, ensuring calibration.
- Contribute to technical reports, proposing clear, precise, and refined solutions.
Depending on the project, you may also be called upon to participate in rock mechanics studies: related to slope stability, deep excavations, foundations, and landslide risks. This will include characterizing rock masses and assessing geological and/or geotechnical conditions by taking rock samples and describing them (discontinuities, joint conditions, etc.).
Your background
- Bachelor's degree in geological engineering or civil engineering with a concentration in geology.
- Minimum of one year's relevant experience (employment or several internships).
- Familiarity with vane inspections and other in-situ tests.
- Familiarity with environmental soil and groundwater sampling procedures.
- Fluency in written and spoken French.
Your keys to success
- Completion of a geotechnical studies program.
- Master's degree an asset.
- Knowledge of Geostudio and Settle 3D software.
- Knowledge of English is an asset to facilitate collaboration with our internal teams outside Quebec or with our clients.
- Experience in geotechnical laboratory testing.
- Valid driver's license and access to a car.
- ASP card.
- Willingness to travel to different sites across the province. Enjoy working outdoors.
What we offer
Stantec stands out for its kind work environment and inclusive practices, which have earned it several local and international distinctions, including the Prix Employeur 2023 de Montréal Centre-Ville and the Bloomberg ranking on gender equality. Stantec also stands out for its competitive benefits, career development programs and employee resource groups.
- Stimulating projects with interesting technical challenges within a dynamic and welcoming team.
- Regular full-time position: 37.5 hrs/week.
- Competitive compensation.
- Flexible work-schedule.
- Reimbursement of professional association membership fees.
- Flexible group insurance plan.
- Group RRSP.
- Employee stock ownership plan.
- Training and skills development program.
Why choose Stantec
300+ new employees have joined us in the last 12 months because the projects won by Stantec meet the expectations of consulting engineering professionals!
If you see yourself in this position, apply today or contact your recruiter Marco Vanderwey on LinkedIn! Join us and redefine your personal best.