Geotechnical Student - Environmental Services (Summer 2024)

at  Stantec

DESCRIPTION

Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in geotechnical engineering by starting with a good team. From field exploration and laboratory testing to the design and construction management of complex geotechnical structures, our team does work that’s rock solid. We perform geotechnical studies to solve pressing infrastructure and construction rehabilitation issues. Sometimes, we break new ground with our ideas. Other times, we’re bringing stability to a project. We push the boundaries as leaders and experts in our field and encourage our fellow team members to do the same. Join our team today!

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS

• Highly motivated, willing to work in a team-oriented environment, and ready to commit to Stantec’s strategic initiative to be among the top 10 global design firms.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and out of town as required to meet project/business requirements.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, including interpersonal, written, and verbal abilities to work within a multi-discipline team environment.
• Must be well organized to be able to prioritize multiple tasks and effectively manage time.
• Follow the Health and Safety rules, code of conduct, dress code, and any other Stantec guidelines.
• Complete all tasks assign by your supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Students who have completed their 2 nd , 3 rd or 4 th years in an accredited Canadian engineering program are encouraged to apply.
• Prior experience functioning effectively in a team environment is important. Prior relevant work experience is valued but is not required.
  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.
  Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
  Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, 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.
  Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Thunder Bay
  Organization : BC-1233 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech West
  Employee Status : Regular
  Job Level : Entry Level
  Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time
  Schedule : Full-time
  Job Posting : Jun 14, 2024, 1:37:23 PM
  Req ID: 240002G0
  Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

• Provide general support to engineers within the geotechnical group.
• Apply knowledge of the general concepts of relevant civil engineering concepts.
• Perform a variety of tasks which may include geotechnical engineering calculations, field work, contract administration, proposal preparation, obtaining quotes, and preparing basic reports and design criteria for projects.
• Apply technological skills using commonly used software such Microsoft Word, Excel, gINT, GeoStudio, and AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley MicroStation to assist with preparation of drawings.
• Perform due diligence and conduct research on projects as required to provide the background information to start new projects.
• The responsibilities outlined above are a general guideline; however, other responsibilities may be required to meet project and business demands.