Geotechnical Engineer (Markham)
Stantec · 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
Build the foundation for a successful career in geotechnical engineering with a great team. When we say we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site, and in the lab. We work in and outdoors, above and below ground, over and under water, on projects large and small. From field exploration and lab testing to designing and managing the construction of complex geotechnical structures, our team does rock-solid work.
Join our team and discover the opportunities that await.
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