Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer - ( 220003BE )

Description

Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O U.

Your Opportunity

You will work with general supervision and direction on average sized projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Senior Engineer / Designer.

You will be involved in civil engineering and geotechnical tasks related to technical work involving components of infrastructure projects focusing on dams and levee projects, power, tunnels and to a lesser degree, water and wastewater projects. Activities include civil engineering planning and analysis, technical writing, design calculations, specifications and drawings that are related to the development of hydropower and dams infrastructure projects during early phases of the project life cycle. Tasks may include general project conceptual planning phase and design phase work, although you may participate in projects that have matured to a later stage including: construction, testing and start up, operation and maintenance, modification and upgrade, and decommissioning phases. You will participate in the evaluation, recommendation, and specification of engineered structures or planning, designing heavy civil infrastructure projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Performs more complex engineering design tasks on assigned heavy civil infrastructure-related projects. under supervision of Project Engineer or Project Manager, including engineering drawings, engineering reports and required applications to regulatory agencies.
• May be responsible for the review and sealing of own projects or the work of the others.
• Manages the design and construction of projects and provides input.
• Involved in the permitting process of projects, which may require meeting with clients, contractors, reviewing agency personnel.
• Coordinates with the regulatory review to seek final approval.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• General understanding of all phases of project document production.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Possesses excellent time-management skills; Thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.
• Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
• Proficient in relevant design software, which may include Geostudio, AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, and OpenGround.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite and AutoCAD.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field & Licensed Professional Engineer.

Minimum of 5 years of experience.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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: Full-time and part-time employees 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. 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 employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-Burlington

Other Locations : United States-Rhode Island-Providence, United States-New York-Albany, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-New Hampshire-Auburn

Work Locations :

Burlington MA

Organization : BC-2243 Water-US Delivery

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 19, 2023, 8:54:05 AM

Req ID: 220003BE

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