Senior Rock Engineer – Geotechnical & Field Lead

Jobtailor; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Wellness program

RRSP program

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Emergency travel benefits

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced rock engineer to join our Burnaby, BC team. The role focuses on rock engineering for slopes, tunneling, and underground excavations with opportunities for field work and lab collaboration.

You will work with a 35-person geotechnical team in Burnaby and collaborate with a broader regional group of 200+ staff. The position offers a hybrid work model and access to innovative tools and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, Mining Engineering, or Engineering Geology from a recognized university.
• 10–15 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• P.Eng. or P.Geo. in good standing with EGBC, or eligible for registration if transferring from another province.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license with access to a vehicle.
• Ability to live and work in Canada; BC resident or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Lead small projects independently, delivering rock engineering analyses.
• Perform field inspections, geological mapping, and rock mass characterization.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support project delivery and client communication with mentorship from senior staff.
• Contribute to innovative geotechnical solutions using UAVs and data tools.

Skills

Lead small projects

Proactive

Effective communication

Collaborative

Curiosity

Geotechnical software experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Geological/Mining Engineering or Engineering Geology

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Stantec is seeking an experienced rock engineer to join our Burnaby, BC team. The role focuses on rock engineering for slopes, tunneling, and underground excavations with opportunities for field work and lab collaboration.

You will work with a 35-person geotechnical team in Burnaby and collaborate with a broader regional group of 200+ staff. The position offers a hybrid work model and access to innovative tools and development.