Geotechnical Engineer (Rock Engineering) - Intermediate/Senior at Stantec

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

114400.0

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Rock Engineering, Rock Mass Characterization, Slope Stability Analysis, Tunneling Design, Underground Excavations, Geotechnical Instrumentation, Geological Mapping, Rock Core Logging, UAV Photogrammetry, Project Management, Junior Mentorship, Client Communication

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

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. Are you an experienced rock engineer ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking an intermediate to senior engineer specialized in Rock Engineering to join our team in Burnaby, British Columbia. 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 work closely with a local team of 35 geotechnical staff in Burnaby, supported by a wider, regional team of over 200 geotechnical staff. Your Opportunity * Technical Development: Apply your growing expertise while learning from experienced engineers and contributing to high-quality deliverables. Assess geological conditions and carry out rock mass characterization. Conduct engineering analyses and design for a variety of rock engineering and geotechnical projects related to slope stability, tunneling and underground excavations, foundations, rockfall hazards, 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 rock 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.  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.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering analysis and design for rock-related projects including slope stability, tunneling, and underground excavations. Conduct field investigations, rock mass characterization, and mentor junior engineering staff.