Stantec

Geotechnical Engineer – Training

Stantec

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Calgary • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$67,100 - CA$93,900 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Participate in the planning and completion of geotechnical site investigations. This may include instrumentation, logging, sampling, and field testing.
  • Install, monitor and provide preliminary interpretation of data from geotechnical instrumentation.
  • Participate in 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.
  • Assist in the preparation of technical design documents under direct supervision.
  • Generate and/or update technical drawings, figures and models.
  • Assist in the preparation of project proposals under direct supervision.
  • Comply with and actively participate in Stantec and client safety programs.

Requirements

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (both written and oral communication). Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is an asset.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs, ACAD systems, ArcGIS and GeoStudio (or equivalent) suite of programs. Knowledge of MinePlan is an asset.
  • Prior 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 50% 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 0 to 4 years industry or consulting experience. Co-op or Intern experience is applicable.
  • E.I.T. registered or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) or Alberta Professional Engineers Geoscientists Association (APEGA) is an asset.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License and satisfactory Driver's Abstract, per Stantec's Safe Driving Policy.
Benefits
  • health, dental, and vision plans
  • 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
  • paid time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
geotechnical site investigationsinstrumentationloggingsamplingfield testingdata interpretationdesign of earth structurestechnical design documentstechnical drawingsproject proposals
Soft skills
clear communicationeffective communicationteam collaborationsituational awareness
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in geotechnical engineeringBachelor's degree in geological engineeringBachelor's degree in civil engineeringBachelor's degree in mining engineeringMaster's degree in geotechnical engineeringMaster's degree in geological engineeringMaster's degree in civil engineeringMaster's degree in mining engineeringE.I.T. registrationClass 5 Driver's License