Job DescriptionAre you an experienced geotechnical engineer ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking an
intermediate to senior engineer specialized in Northern Climate Geotechnical Engineering to join our team in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
Your Opportunity- Technical Development: Apply your growing expertise while learning from experienced engineers and contributing to high-quality deliverables. Assess geological and geotechnical conditions and carry out rock mass characterization. Conduct engineering analyses and design for a variety of soil and rock engineering and geotechnical projects related to slope stability, excavations, foundations, permafrost, and mining.
- Escape the Office: Perform occasional field work, which may include visual site inspections, geological mapping, UAV or terrestrial photogrammetry, monitoring of borehole drilling, televiewer data acquisition and interpretation, detailed rock core logging, construction monitoring, slope stability assessments, rock fall assessment, anchor testing, and installation of geotechnical instrumentation. The extent of fieldwork may vary depending on the applicants' interest and experience.
- Team Collaboration: Coordinate with project teams across Canada and abroad and contribute to a supportive, growth-focused environment. Mentor and train junior staff to expand our northern climate geotechnical engineering team and shape the next generation of engineers.
- Project Delivery: Take ownership of tasks within 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.
- Innovative Environment: Contribute to forward-thinking projects using tools like UAVs and AI-integrated solutions, with opportunities to collaborate with Stantec's Innovation Office and Digital Center of Excellence. Help identify areas for improvement and bring fresh ideas to enhance technical processes and project outcomes.
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.
QualificationsEducation and Experience- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of engineering (such as Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or Mining Engineering, or Engineering Geology) from a recognized university.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering or related services.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) in good standing with NAPEG, or eligible for registration if transferring from another province.
- Valid Canadian driver's license with access to a vehicle.
- Ability to live and work in Canada.
- Residing in Yellowknife, or willing to relocate.
The successful candidate will be required to primarily work in a typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
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.
Ready to Make a DifferenceIf you're an experienced engineer looking for a new challenge, we want to meet you! Apply now and start your journey with Stantec.
