Geotechnical EIT

Your Opportunity

With this role as a geotechnical engineer, you will work on projects both small and large, and as a team member under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer. You will perform a variety of tasks related to geotechnical engineering in support of transportation, dam, power, and infrastructure projects that may include calculations, field work, coordination of simple tasks, and meeting attendance and recording. The smaller projects that you may be assigned to will have relatively few complex features. In general, with this geotechnical engineer role you will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of geotechnical and civil engineering assignments.

In general, an entry level civil engineer will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conducts basic calculations and performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned and under the supervision of a project engineer.
• May perform field work related to geotechnical explorations and/or construction related activities.
• Assists team in preparing civil designs, drawings, specifications, presentations and reports.
• Assists in supporting the civil team in providing support services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information and contract document clarifications.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• An understanding of geotechnical or civil engineering concepts and analysis methods.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to interpret sketches, engineering drawings, and other similar material.
• Basic experience in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with AutoCAD Civil3D, GeoStudio, and gINT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to travel on an as-needed basis in support of geotechnical investigations, construction, and inspections.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering. Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering discipline preferred.
• Successfully passed the FE exam and have EIT.
• Co-op/Internship experience preferred. 

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and lifting of moderately heavy equipment and soil/rock samples. 

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. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. 

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