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Geotechnical Engineer (Intermediate/Senior)

@ Stantec

Calgary, Alberta

HybridFull-time8+ years experience
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Overview

Stantec is hiring an intermediate to senior geotechnical engineer in Calgary to lead mid-sized to large geotechnical projects, build client relationships and mentor junior staff. The role is full-time with a flexible work environment and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead mid-sized to large geotechnical projects
  • Provide technical oversight on investigations, analyses and designs
  • Build trusted client relationships
  • Mentor emerging professionals
  • Drive improvements in technical quality and efficiency

Requirements summary:

  • 8-12 years of geotechnical engineering experience
  • Bachelor's in civil, geotechnical, geological or mining engineering, or geology
  • P.Eng. with APEGA or eligible for registration
  • Valid Canadian driver's licence with vehicle access
  • Ability to live and work in Canada, residing in Alberta or willing to relocate

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-08-14
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience8+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: moderate
Work settingOffice, Outdoors, Construction site
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsP.Eng., APEGA
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyCivil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geology
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Tuition support, Stock or equity, Wellness

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Stantec

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With every community, we redefine what's possible.

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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Reported office locations
  • 10160-112 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2L6, CA
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  • Stantec
Specialties
  • consulting
  • planning
  • architecture
  • engineering
  • environmental
  • interior design
  • landscape
  • surveying
  • and project management
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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…

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IndustryBusiness Consulting and Services
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typePublic Company
Specialtiesconsultingplanningarchitectureengineeringenvironmentalinterior designlandscapesurveyingand project management
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Job description

Are you an experienced geotechnical engineer looking for an opportunity to lead impactful projects, mentor emerging professionals, and help shape the growth of a thriving geotechnical practice?

Stantec is a global engineering consulting firm dedicated to creating sustainable and innovative solutions. We are seeking a motivated Intermediate/Senior Geotechnical Engineer (P.Eng.) to join our Calgary team and play a key role in delivering complex projects, developing client relationships, and supporting the continued growth of our geotechnical practice.

The successful candidate will work closely with a local team of more than 50 geotechnical professionals based in Calgary, supported by a regional team of over 200 geotechnical staff across Western Canada.

Your Opportunity

  • Innovative Environment: Contribute to forward-thinking projects using tools like UAVs and AI-integrated solutions, with opportunities to collaborate with Stantec’s Innovation Office and Digital Center of Excellence.
  • Client Engagement: Build trusted client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of our geotechnical practice.
  • Project Delivery: Lead the successful delivery of mid-sized to large geotechnical projects, balancing technical excellence, client satisfaction, schedules, and budgets.
  • Technical Leadership: Provide technical oversight and engineering judgment on a broad range of geotechnical investigations, analyses, and designs.
  • Team Development: Mentor emerging professionals and help shape the future of our growing geotechnical practice.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in technical quality, operational efficiency, and innovation across project delivery.

What We Offer

  • Small business environment, backed by large company resources.
  • Access to industry-leading technical specialists, digital tools, and innovation programs across Stantec's global network.
  • Opportunities to grow into senior technical, project management, or people leadership roles.
  • A platform to mentor junior staff and shape the next generation of engineers.
  • Opportunities to lead significant and technically challenging projects and collaborate with global, multidisciplinary team leveraging worldwide expertise.
  • Ongoing opportunities for professional development, personal career growth and leadership pathways.
  • Gain invaluable experience and knowledge from seasoned engineers who are eager to guide and mentor you on your professional growth journey.
  • Flexible work environment that promotes a balanced lifestyle.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

What We're Looking For

  • Ability to independently lead mid-sized to large geotechnical projects.
  • Proactive approach and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Passion for making a positive impact through engineering.
  • Effective communication and collaborative skills.
  • Commitment to technical excellence and junior mentorship.
  • Curiosity to learn and explore new opportunities.

Essential Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Geological or Mining Engineering, or Geology.
  • 8-12 years of experience in geotechnical engineering or related services.
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA or in 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.
  • Residing in Alberta, or willing to relocate.

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.

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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