Senior Materials Engineer Geotechnical & Field Projects

Stantec; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a geotechnical professional to join our team of over 200 geotechnical staff regionally. You will work closely with a local team of ~35 geotechnical staff to deliver a range of transportation, power, mining and infrastructure projects across Canada.

You will participate in technical development, field work and project delivery, mentored by senior staff to grow your expertise and advance client solutions.

Responsibilities

• Technical Development: Apply growing geotechnical expertise while learning from experienced engineers and contributing to high-quality deliverables. Plan and manage materials testing and inspection projects. Conduct analyses and design related to asphalt, concrete and soils for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Escape the Office: Perform occasional field work, including visual site inspections, construction monitoring, materials testing, and coordination with field teams.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate with project teams within Nova Scotia, the Maritimes and across Canada; mentor and train junior staff to grow the team.
• Project Delivery: Take ownership of small to mid-sized projects—support planning, analysis, reporting, and client communication with mentorship from senior staff.

Job description

Stantec in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a geotechnical professional to join our team of over 200 geotechnical staff regionally. You will work closely with a local team of ~35 geotechnical staff to deliver a range of transportation, power, mining and infrastructure projects across Canada.

You will participate in technical development, field work and project delivery, mentored by senior staff to grow your expertise and advance client solutions.