Geological Engineer

Description

• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Assist with feasibility studies by conducting research (i.e., desktop study, field reconnaissance) to assess challenges and develop the basis of geological/geotechnical understanding of the program to support the project as it progresses.
• Develop client management and business development skills, such as preparing proposals.
• Develop familiarity with regulatory agency requirements, technical design standards, and industry standards and guidelines.
• Evaluate field and laboratory test data and develop parameters for use in technical analyses.
• Provide field oversight for projects during investigation or construction phases.
• Prepare technical reports including geotechnical data reports, geotechnical baseline reports, field reports, technical memoranda, computation packages, feasibility reports, design and evaluation reports, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and training of less experienced professionals, as required.
• Conduct geologic mapping to support various types of field programs.
• Assess subsurface conditions, including soil and rock properties and geological conditions, including review and interpretation of field maps, field logs, test data, and other field documentation.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to undertake infrastructure projects related to their planning, design, and engineering.
• Plan and implement field exploration and testing programs.
• Implement Stantec quality control and quality assurance processes for project deliverables.
• Perform site characterizations and evaluate geological hazards.
• Participate in professional development and training activities.
• Provide leadership, coordination, and ownership of tasks from initiation to successful completion.
• Work in conjunction with engineers, geologists, and other professionals to solve project challenges, performing design calculations as required.
• Conduct numerical analysis using programs such as SEEP/W and SLOPE/W, DIPS, UNWEDGE, SWEDGE, Phase 2.

Requirements

• 510 years of work experience in engineering geology or geological engineering, dams experience is a plus.
• Sound organizational, technical, written, and oral communication skills with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to coordinate tasks with multiple individuals on a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required. Offroad driving may be possible.
• Willing and able to travel to conduct field investigation or construction quality oversight work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software.
• California Professional Engineer or Geologist license or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university is required, Master’s degree is preferred.
• Some exposure to or knowledge of geotechnical analysis.
• Working knowledge of the principles of engineering geology, geological or geotechnical engineering.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance