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Geotechnical Engineer
@ Stantec
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Stantec is hiring a Geotechnical Engineer in Ottawa, ON, for a full-time role with 5 to 8 years of geotechnical consulting experience. The work covers geotechnical design, field investigations, client and contractor management, and reporting across transportation, residential, commercial and industrial projects. A Professional Engineer designation or the ability to obtain one is required.
Responsibilities:
- Design geotechnical foundations, slopes and soil improvements
- Manage geotechnical investigations and field staff
- Manage clients and contractors
- Prepare proposals and geotechnical reports
- Develop project scopes, budgets and schedules
Requirements summary:
- Civil or geotechnical engineering bachelor's degree plus postgraduate geotechnical degree
- 5 to 8 years of geotechnical consulting experience
- Professional Engineer in good standing or ability to obtain
- Proficiency with geotechnical software
- Valid driver's licence
- Experience with Ministry of Transportation projects is an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Tuition support, Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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Full company description
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. 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 are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Recruitment fraud notice: All legitimate Stantec career opportunities are posted exclusively at www.stantec.jobs and candidate applications and employment offers are managed through our secure applicant tracking system. Stantec will only contact candidates using official email addresses ending in @stantec.com and does not send job offers as email attachments. Stantec never requests application fees and money transfers in the recruitment process or banking information via email. We also do not send payments for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. Any communication offering employment outside of our official recruitment process should be considered fraudulent.
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | consultingplanningarchitectureengineeringenvironmentalinterior designlandscapesurveyingand project management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 587 |
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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
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.
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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.
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.
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