About the role

Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer designing earth structures for mining, metals, and minerals projects with a focus on sustainability at Stantec. Collaborating across various international offices for local and global projects.

Responsibilities

Lead/support the planning and completion of geotechnical site investigations. This may include instrumentation, logging, sampling, and field testing.
Install, monitor and provide interpretation of data from geotechnical instrumentation.
Lead/support the analyses and design of earth structures, including mine pit slopes, waste disposal areas, and tailings dams.
Support mine and tailings planning groups in the development and design of large mining and closure projects.
Lead/support the preparation of technical design documents under limited supervision.
Generate and/or update technical drawings, figures and models.
Assist in the preparation of project proposals under limited supervision.
Comply with and actively participate in Stantec and client safety programs.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral communication. Proficiency in other languages such as Spanish, French or Portuguese is an asset.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs, CAD systems, and GeoStudio (or equivalent) suite of programs.
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.
Applicants may be required to travel for field assignments with rotations of up to 2 to 3 consecutive weeks, with a potential total annual travel of up to 40% of the time (if required). Accommodations can be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geotechnical, geological, civil or mining engineering.
Between 4 and 10 years industry or consulting experience. Co-op or Intern experience is applicable.
Registered P.Eng. or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) or Alberta Professional Engineers Geoscientists Association (APEGA).
Valid Class 5 Driver's License and satisfactory Driver's Abstract, per Stantec's Safe Driving Policy.