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Geotechnical Engineer

Stantec3 months ago
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Senior Level
Full-Time

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About the role

Your Opportunity

Are you an experienced geotechnical engineer ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking an intermediate to senior geotechnical engineer to join our team in Saint John, New Brunswick.

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 lead our local team in Saint John with support from our team in Atlantic Canada, supported by a wider, regional team of over 200 geotechnical 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 applicants interest and experience.
  • Team Collaboration: Coordinate with project teams within New Brunswick, 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.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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