Senior Geotechnical Engineer

 Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Critical and flexible thinking to provide tailored, practical solutions to our clients with a sound technical base, considering the time and recourses available.
• Experience in some or all of our core geotechnical areas of expertise noted above.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor a team of engineering professionals in various stages of career development.
• Understanding of mining operations and mine waste management, geotechnical material characterization (particularly mined materials), slope stability, deformation analyses, liquefaction potential, seismic hazard assessments, seepage and foundation characteristics of dams/tailing storage facilities.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and ability to make timely decisions or lead and develop others to do so.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (both written and oral). Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese or French is an asset.
• Proven ability to work in a professional team environment with a diversity of cultures, gender, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, age, etc.
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment at a senior technical management level.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs and CAD systems.
• Technical expertise in specialized geotechnical software (e.g. GeoStudio, Rocsience, etc.).
• 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.
• Open mind and bias self-awareness to participate in the adaptation and implementation of new technology initiatives to advance our technical practice.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD’s degree in geotechnical, geological, or civil or mining engineering.
• 10+ years industry or consulting experience.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and satisfactory Driver's Abstract, per Stantec's Safe Driving Policy.
• P.Eng. registered or eligible for registration with Alberta Professional Engineers Geoscientists Association (APEGA) is an asset.
• Membership of professional bodies related to geotechnical engineering, tailing/water dams, and international mining is an asset.

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.

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