Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Calgary, Alberta. This position entails leading technical planning, design, and execution of diverse projects, especially in mining. You will engage with Stantec’s skilled team, focusing heavily on communication and collaboration across offices in Canada and internationally.

The ideal candidate should possess over 10 years in geotechnical engineering, demonstrating leadership skills and expertise in geomechanics, project management, and relevant software. A hybrid work environment is offered, aligning with Stantec's commitment to employee flexibility.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry or consulting experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Experience in leading teams and complex geotechnical projects.
• Proficiency in specialized geotechnical software.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in geotechnical engineering projects.
• Conduct geomechanics studies and numerical modelling.
• Lead planning of geotechnical site investigations.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Civil engineering

Project management

Technical drafting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in geotechnical or civil engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

CAD systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Energy and Resources business group within Western Canada. 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, primarily on metal, coal and large oil sands mining projects.

The focus of the position will be to engage our highly skilled team of engineers and scientists in the technical planning, design, and execution of a variety of projects in soils and bedrock environments, within one or more of our core areas of expertise:

• Pitwall engineering
• Tunnel engineering
• Tailing Storage Facilities (TSF)
• Waste Storage Facilities (WSF)
• Civil foundations and infrastructure design
• Closure and reclamation
• Field investigations and laboratory testing
• Geotechnical instrumentation and performance monitoring

This position has strong emphasis on communication and interaction with Stantec’s technical, professional and management personnel and clients. While the initial primary focus will be on mining projects managed out of the Vancouver, Calgary or Ontario offices, it is expected that the candidate will have opportunities to also interact with mining teams in other Stantec offices.

Your Key Responsibilities

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for providing a lead technical role and must have a strong technical background in geotechnical, geomechanical and civil engineering with knowledge of design, construction and closure practices for mining facilities (surface and underground), in a variety of climatic and seismic regions of Canada and the world.

The role will encounter varying degrees of technical oversight by clients and/or regulatory agencies. As a leader in the Stantec organization it is expected that the Senior Geotechnical Engineer will have good business awareness and acumen. The person will need to possess a competent understanding of project/program management fundamentals and have a firm understanding of the relationship between technical delivery, project scope, costs, and schedule.

This position will also collaborate with other key technical practice disciplines beyond civil/geotechnical in the successful delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects. These include but are not limited to geology, hydrogeology, water management, environmental practices/permitting, process design, mining, and pumping/piping among others.

• Lead comprehensive geomechanics studies, numerical modelling and stress analysis for surface and underground mine structures.
• Lead rock mass assessments and stability analysis designs.
• Execute seismic monitoring and hazard assessments.
• Lead the completion of ground support and ground response monitoring designs.
• Lead the planning and completion of geotechnical site investigations, including instrumentation, logging, sampling, and field testing.
• Lead the installation, monitoring and interpretation of data from geotechnical instrumentation.
• Lead analyses and design of complex earth and rock structures.
• Support mine and tailings planning groups in the development and design of large mining and closure projects.
• Lead the preparation of technical design documents.
• Lead the development of technical drawings, figures and models.
• Lead the preparation of project technical proposals.
• Provide peer/senior review of technical deliverables and designs.
• Comply with and actively participate in Stantec and client safety programs.
• Lead work in line with Stantec Core Values and in accordance with Stantec’s Quality, Safety & Environment Systems and Project Quality Procedures.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Critical and flexible thinking to provide tailored, practical solutions to our clients with a sound technical base, considering the time and resources available.
• Experience in some or all of our core geotechnical areas of expertise noted above.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor a team of engineering professionals in various stages of career development.
• Understanding of mining operations and mine waste management, geotechnical material characterization (particularly mined materials), slope stability, deformation analyses, liquefaction potential, seismic hazard assessments, seepage and foundation characteristics of dams/tailing storage facilities.
• Possess strong problem‑solving skills and ability to make timely decisions or lead and develop others to do so.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (both written and oral). Proficiency in French, Spanish or Portuguese is an asset.
• Proven ability to work in a professional team environment with a diversity of cultures, gender, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, age, etc.
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment at a senior technical management level.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs and CAD systems.
• Technical expertise in specialized geotechnical software (e.g. GeoStudio, Rocsience, etc.).
• 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.
• Open mind and bias self‑awareness to participate in the adaptation and implementation of new technology initiatives to advance our technical practice.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD’s degree in geotechnical, geological, civil or mining engineering.
• 10 plus years’ industry or consulting experience.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and satisfactory Driver’s Abstract, per Stantec’s Safe Driving Policy.
• P.Eng. registered or eligible for registration with the Alberta Professional Engineers Geoscientists Association (APEGA).
• Membership of professional bodies related to geotechnical engineering, tailing/water dams, and international mining is an asset.

Stantec is proud to offer a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to work remotely from your home office and from a local Stantec office may be considered.

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.

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.

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.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Calgary

Organization: BC-1363 E&R-CA West

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 29/06/2026 12:06:52

Req ID: 1006516