Geological Engineer
Stantec
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Denver • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $145,000 per year
About the role
- Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines for planning and executing work in the office and the field in a safe manner.
- Work in conjunction with engineers, geologists, and other professionals to solve project challenges and performing design calculations as required.
- Lead and mentor younger staff and run projects and tasks with the assistance of other engineers or geologists.
- Assist with feasibility studies by conducting research (i.e., desktop study, field reconnaissance) to assess challenges and develop the basis of geological/geotechnical understanding of the program to support the project as it progresses.
- Plan and implement field investigation programs.
- Conduct geologic mapping to support various types of field programs.
- Conduct field inspections; observe and participate in field exploration and testing programs including the collection and evaluation of soil and rock properties and evaluation of geomechanical conditions; perform site characterizations and evaluate geotechnical hazards under the supervision of more senior engineers/geologists.
- Provide field oversight for projects during investigation or construction phases by acting as the field lead, involving other supporting staff or subcontractors.
- Contribute to all phases of programs, including the following types of projects: design, inspection and construction of dams, tunnels, caverns, foundations, slopes, and earth-retaining structures.
- Assess subsurface conditions, including review and interpretation of field maps, field logs, test data, and other field documentation, evaluate field and laboratory test data and develop parameters for use in technical analyses.
- Conduct geotechnical analyses using programs such as DIPS, UNWEDGE, SWEDGE, Phase2, SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, and LEAPFROG.
- Develop familiarity with regulatory agency requirements, technical design standards, and industry standards and guidelines.
- Prepare technical reports including geotechnical data reports, geotechnical baseline reports, field reports, technical memoranda, computation packages, feasibility reports, design and evaluation reports, construction drawings, and specifications.
- Participate in professional development and training activities.
Requirements
- 8 to 12 years work experience in engineering geology, geological or geotechnical engineering, dams experience a plus.
- Master’s Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or Geotechnical from an accredited university preferred.
- Professional Engineer license or Professional Geologist license preferred.
- Willing and able to travel, both nationally and internationally, to conduct field investigation or construction quality oversight type work (10 to 25% of the time).
- Knowledge of the principles of civil/geotechnical and geological engineering.
- Some exposure to or knowledge of geotechnical analysis.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Sound organizational, technical, written, and oral communication skills with attention to detail.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Wellness program
- Health saving accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan
- Employee stock purchase program
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term/long-term disability plans
- Emergency travel benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional membership fee coverage
- Paid family leave
- Ten paid holidays per year
- Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
- Paid sick leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
engineering geologygeological engineeringgeotechnical engineeringgeologic mappinggeotechnical analysesfield inspectionsdesign calculationsfeasibility studiessubsurface conditions assessmenttechnical report preparation
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationorganizational skillsattention to detailteam collaborationproblem-solvingresearch skillsfield oversighttechnical writing
Certifications
Professional Engineer licenseProfessional Geologist licenseMaster’s Degree in GeologyMaster’s Degree in Geological EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering