Project Geotechnical Lead
Stantec
Lead geotechnical engineer for dam and water infrastructure projects.
7 days ago ago
$117,800 - $176,800
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Denver, CO
Office Full-Time
Company Size
32,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Engineering
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Surveying
Environmental Sciences
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
design drawings
numerical analysis
technical reports
feasibility studies
project management
regulatory compliance
- Mentor and train future leaders, including development of succession plans for key positions.
- Develop design drawings and specifications for various levels of design (e.g. 30%, 60%, 90%, 100% design).
- Lead by example with active support of internal policies and practices, including health & safety, risk management, project management, and quality management.
- Participate in professional development and training activities.
- Conduct and supervise staff performing numerical analysis using programs such as FLAC, Plaxis, Phase2, SEEP/W and SLOPE/W.
- Work in conjunction with engineers, geologists, and scientists to solve project challenges, leading design tasks and overseeing design calculations as required.
- Manage projects and tasks with the assistance of 1 to 10 engineers.
- Assist with feasibility studies by conducting research to assess challenges and develop solutions.
- Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
- Promote collaboration and teamwork across business lines and geographies.
- Lead the preparation of and take responsibility for technical reports including geotechnical data reports, geotechnical baseline reports, field reports, technical memoranda, computation packages, feasibility reports, and design and evaluation reports.
- Grow internal and external networks to further enhance Stantec reputation and identify additional talent to join our team.
- Lead and mentor less experienced staff.
- Select criteria for planning, design, and construction of dams, foundations, slopes, and earthretaining structures.
- Lead technical teams, perform technical work, make technical presentations, plan technical portions of projects, develop technical portions of proposals, and provide technical review of work products.
- Develop familiarity with regulatory agency requirements, technical design standards, and industry standards and guidelines.
What you bring
geotechnical eng
finite element
microsoft office
professional engineer
bachelor’s
communication
- 10 to 15 years' work experience in geotechnical engineering. Dams or water infrastructure experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university; Master’s preferred.
- Willing and able to travel to project sites, both nationally and internationally.
- Professional engineer license preferred, or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.
- Some exposure to or knowledge of numerical modeling and finite element analysis.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software.
- Working knowledge of the principles of civil/geotechnical engineering.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Sound organizational, technical, written, and oral communication skills with attention to detail.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1954
Year Established
The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.
MWH Global in 2016
Acquisition Year
Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.
450+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.
6 Continents
Geographic Reach
Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.
- Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
- Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
- Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
- Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
- Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
- Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.
- We Put People First
- We Do What is Right
- We Are Better Together
- We Are Driven to Achieve
2025
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.
32,000
Employees in Sustainable Projects
Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.
- Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
- Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
- Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)
43% women
Female Representation in Leadership
43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.
18% pay gap
Global Gender Pay Gap
The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.
3% compa-ratio
Gender Pay Gap Improvement
North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.
7% score improvement
Gender-Equality Index
Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.
- Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
- Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
- 36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
- First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score
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