The Geological Engineer will collaborate on hydropower and water resource projects, conduct geologic assessments, and mentor junior staff. Responsibilities include field investigations, geotechnical analyses, and technical reporting.
Your Opportunity
The successful candidate will work on challenging and diverse tasks for dams and hydroelectric projects, conveyance tunnels, and water resource projects for a variety of domestic and international clients. The successful candidate will be working in conjunction with other engineers and geologists on multi-discipline teams to support project activities through the application of engineering and geologic principles and techniques. The successful candidate should be able to work independently, and with small and large teams to apply critical thinking skills to solve technical issues and develop project-specific solutions. The position will require travel to project sites and will provide stimulating career growth opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- 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.
At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.
Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.
About the Team 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) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Top Skills
Dips
Excel
Leapfrog
Microsoft Word
Phase2
PowerPoint
Seep/W
Slope/W
Swedge
Unwedge
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