Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Stantec; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training to join their Mining, Minerals and Metals practice in Calgary. The successful candidate will work on exciting projects related to metals, coal, and oil sands mining, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Canada and internationally. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree and demonstrate effective communication skills along with experience using engineering software. This position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness programs

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Working knowledge of relevant software programs.
• Prior work experience in mining or resource industries is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in geotechnical site investigations.
• Install and monitor geotechnical instrumentation.
• Assist in analyses and design of earth structures.
• Support mine planning and closure projects.
• Prepare technical design documents under supervision.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

ACAD systems

ArcGIS

GeoStudio

MinePlan

Situational awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geotechnical, geological, civil or mining engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

ACAD systems

Job description

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

Stantec is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our Mining, Minerals and Metals practice in our Vancouver, BC or Calgary, AB office. This position will work collaboratively with other Stantec offices across Canada, the United States, South America and Australia, to support the service needs of our clients on local and international projects.

As a Geotechnical EIT, you will be a member of a multidisciplinary team working in energy and resources, primarily on metal, coal and large oil sands mining projects. Work will include various stages in a project life cycle, from exploration and site investigations, through conceptual design, construction, closure and reclamation. Our geotechnical project work typically involves design and evaluation of pit walls, mine rock and tailings storage facilities, surface water impoundments, and general mine infrastructure.

The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment between your home office and the local Stantec office is available for this position.

Your Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in the planning and completion of geotechnical site investigations. This may include instrumentation, logging, sampling, and field testing.
• Install, monitor and provide preliminary interpretation of data from geotechnical instrumentation.
• Participate in the analyses and design of earth structures, including mine pit slopes, waste disposal areas, and tailings dams.
• Support mine and tailings planning groups in the development and design of large mining and closure projects.
• Assist in the preparation of technical design documents under direct supervision.
• Generate and/or update technical drawings, figures and models.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals under direct supervision.
• Comply with and actively participate in Stantec and client safety programs.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (both written and oral communication). Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs, ACAD systems, ArcGIS and GeoStudio (or equivalent) suite of programs. Knowledge of MinePlan is an asset.
• Prior work experience in mining or resource industries is an asset.
• Ability to conduct work in a safe manner maintaining a high degree of situational awareness.
• Applicants may be required to travel for field assignments with rotations of up to 2 to 3 consecutive weeks, with a potential total annual travel of up to 50% of the time (if required). Accommodations can be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geotechnical, geological, civil or mining engineering.
• Between 0 to 4 years industry or consulting experience. Co‑op or Intern experience is applicable.
• E.I.T. registered or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) or Alberta Professional Engineers Geoscientists Association (APEGA) is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and satisfactory Driver's Abstract, per Stantec's Safe Driving Policy.

This position may have additional qualification requirements depending on work assignments. Additional qualifications will be defined in Project Specific Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Plans.

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. The experience will forever shape your future. #FeelingEnergized

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) 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1003465
• Posting Date 12/18/2025, 03:13 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Staff Type Category HE - Hourly Exempt
• Minimum Experience (Total Years) 0
• Pay Range 3 Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$67,100.00 - $93,900.00 Annually