Geotechnical Engineer

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to generate sustainable work within Stantec and from external clients.
• Strong people skills with an ability to be collaborative, work effectively within a team environment; understand different personality traits and champion emotional intelligence.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent managerial skills such as organization, report writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven social skills and willingness to communicate with clients, sub-consultants, contractors, and different business lines and sectors within Stantec.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant Canadian and global dam standards, industry guidelines and current industry practices.
• Detailed knowledge and strong proficiency with typical civil and geotechnical software (CIVIL3D, GeoStudio™, LeapFrog, Rocscience).
• Detailed knowledge of data-acquisition technologies (LiDAR, unmanned aerial vehicles), digital twins, and integrated modelling platforms. 
• Practical knowledge and proficiency with advanced numerical modelling software (FLAC®, Plaxis) is an asset.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Understanding of the local and global markets.
• Active participation in professional associations.
• Active contributor to technical papers, conference proceedings, committees and technical working groups, will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge and willingness to continue learning on the geotechnical and geological aspects of dam engineering for embankment, rockfill and concrete dams; dam safety; risk assessment; and the design, construction and operation of spillways, intakes, low-level outlets and water management assets.
• Knowledge and experience of geohazards related to dam foundations and reservoir rims.
• Appreciation of other disciplines within dam engineering and dam safety (structural, hydrotechnical, mechanical, electrical).

Education and Experience

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Geological, Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, from a recognized university. 

Post graduate degree (MSc) or doctorate in Geological, Geotechnical or Civil Engineering would be an asset. 

Minimum of 15 years’ experience.

Professional Engineer in good standing in Canada and eligible to register in British Columbia.

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.

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