Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer
Stantec · Dartmouth
Your Opportunity
Are you an experienced geotechnical engineer ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking an intermediate geotechnical engineer to join our team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Stantec is a global engineering consulting firm dedicated to creating sustainable and innovative solutions with a focus on people, value, team spirit, and excellence. The successful candidate will bring technical expertise, project management experience, and a collaborative approach to support the continued growth of the geotechnical team through technical excellence, effective project delivery, successful proposal development, and mentorship of junior staff.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Technical Development: Apply your growing expertise while learning from experienced engineers and contributing to high-quality deliverables. Develop and manage geotechnical investigations, including coordination of field teams and subcontractors. Conduct engineering analyses and design for a variety of small to large geotechnical projects related to transportation and infrastructure, power, mining, industrial, commercial, and residential developments.
- Escape the Office: Perform occasional field work, which may include visual site inspections, monitoring of geotechnical investigation programs, construction monitoring, slope stability assessments, and installation and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation. The extent of fieldwork may vary depending on the applicant's interest and experience.
- Team Collaboration: Coordinate with project teams within Nova Scotia, the Maritimes, and across Canada and contribute to a supportive, growth-focused environment. Mentor and train junior staff to expand our geotechnical engineering and materials team and shape the next generation of engineers and technicians.
- Project Delivery: Take ownership of small to mid-sized projects—supporting planning, analysis, reporting, and client communication with mentorship from senior staff. Begin building client relationships by supporting project delivery and learning to tailor solutions to meet evolving needs.
What we offer:
- Small business environment, backed by large company resources
- Gain experience and knowledge from senior engineers who are eager to guide and mentor you on your professional growth journey
- Work on complex and diverse projects of varying sizes, expanding your technical and project management skills
- Flexible work environment that promotes a balanced lifestyle
- Access to innovative tools and technology, empowering you to deliver high-quality solutions
- Collaborate and grow within a global, multidisciplinary team leveraging worldwide expertise
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development, personal career growth, and leadership pathways
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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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