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Stantec

Geotechnical Engineer

300-1331 Clyde Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2C 3G4, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in geotechnical consulting is required
Working hours: 20 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

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Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with 5 to 8 years of experience to join our team in Ottawa, ON. This position offers the opportunity to work on engineering and geotechnical projects in a multi-discipline project team environment. In this role, you will be responsible for developing cost-effective, practical geotechnical engineering designs and construction solutions for our clients. This immediate need requires the applicant to have strong technical design skills, with communication and organizational skills to manage projects and act as a technical resource for the team.

Your Key Responsibilities

Working on a variety of small to large projects spanning transportation, residential, commercial, and industrial developments
Developing project scopes, budgets, staffing, and schedules for proposal preparation
Managing geotechnical investigations, including field coordination with subcontractors, laboratory testing schedule preparation, documentation of the results, and budget management
Supervising field staff working on fieldwork and testing, which may include borehole drilling, test pit supervision, construction site review, rock anchor testing, and slope stability assessments (rock and soil)
Managing clients and contractors
Designing and assessing geological and/or geotechnical systems involving foundation design, slope stability, settlement analysis, soil improvement, and others
Preparing proposals and geotechnical reports
Other general field and office-related duties as required

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Independently motivated, innovative, and enjoys collaborating with a team
Strong technical skill set
Proficient user of geotechnical software applications
Able to engage in creative and critical thought within a project team setting
Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Bilingual communication skills are considered an asset
Valid Driver’s License

Education and Experience

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil/ Geotechnical Engineering from a recognized university and a postgraduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in geotechnical consulting is required

Experience working on Ministry of Transportation projects is an asset

Professional Engineer in good standing with provincial association or the ability to obtain the professional designation

Experience with rock mechanics, mining, tunnelling, and numerical modelling is considered an asset

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.

About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

#StayInquisitive

Build the foundation for a successful career in geotechnical engineering with a great team. When we say we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site, and in the lab. We work in and outdoors, above and below ground, over and under water, on projects large and small. From field exploration and lab testing to designing and managing the construction of complex geotechnical structures, our team does rock-solid work.

Join our team and discover the opportunities that await.

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.

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Responsibilities

The Geotechnical Engineer will develop cost-effective geotechnical designs and manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules. Responsibilities include supervising field investigations, conducting site reviews, and preparing technical reports for various transportation and infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and a postgraduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering. A minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in geotechnical consulting and a Professional Engineer designation are required.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering
Technical design
Project management
Geotechnical investigations
Foundation design
Slope stability
Settlement analysis
Soil improvement
Geotechnical software
Field coordination
Laboratory testing
Proposal preparation
Budget management
Rock mechanics
Numerical modelling
Communication

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness program
Health care spending account
Wellness spending account
Employee stock purchase program
Group tax-free savings account
Life insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Short-term disability plan
Long-term disability plan
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid time off

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Keywords

Geotechnical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Transportation Projects
Foundation Design
Slope Stability
Settlement Analysis
Soil Improvement
Geotechnical Investigations
Borehole Drilling
Rock Mechanics
Mining
Tunnelling
Numerical Modelling
Project Management
Proposal Preparation
Construction Site Review
Laboratory Testing
Professional Engineer
Consulting
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Fieldwork
Budget Management
Technical Design
Risk Assessment

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