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Geotechnical Engineering Graduate
@ Stantec
Markham, Ontario
Overview
Stantec is hiring a Geotechnical Engineering Graduate for its Mining Geotechnical and Tailings team in Markham, Ontario. The role supports field investigations, geotechnical data processing, analyses and design for mining, tailings and dam projects under senior engineers' supervision. Full-time, with office, field and construction exposure and travel to remote sites as required.
Responsibilities:
- Support geotechnical site investigations and field sampling
- Process borehole, lab and CPT data
- Prepare calculation packages and geotechnical analyses
- Assist with design of tailings, dam and mine infrastructure
- Prepare reports, drawings and proposals
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's in Civil or Geological Engineering with geotechnical coursework
- Recent graduate or up to about three years of experience
- Soil mechanics knowledge and Excel proficiency
- Valid Canadian driver's licence and access to a vehicle
- Willingness to travel to remote field sites
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Eligible for Professional Engineer licensure in Ontario |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering |
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Stantec
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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, 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 |
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| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | consultingplanningarchitectureengineeringenvironmentalinterior designlandscapesurveyingand project management |
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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
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Graduate to join our Mining Geotechnical and Tailings team in Markham, Ontario. Working under the guidance and supervision of intermediate and senior engineers, you will support field investigations, geotechnical data processing, engineering analyses, design and reporting for mining, tailings, dam and related infrastructure projects. The role provides broad exposure to office, field and construction activities and a structured opportunity to develop practical geotechnical engineering skills.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Support geotechnical site investigations, including supervision of borehole drilling, test pit excavations, in situ testing, sampling and installation of geotechnical instrumentation.
- Compile, review and process borehole, test pit, laboratory, instrumentation and cone penetration testing (CPT) data; assist with preparation of borehole logs, subsurface profiles, figures and data summaries.
- Prepare organized and traceable calculation packages and assist with geotechnical analyses, including slope stability, seepage, settlement, bearing capacity and liquefaction assessments, following appropriate training and under senior guidance.
- Assist with geotechnical design for tailings storage facilities, water-retaining dams, mine waste facilities, foundations, embankments, slopes and related mine infrastructure.
- Support construction monitoring, field reviews, materials testing and documentation of site observations.
- Assist with preparation of proposals, technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications and presentation materials.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams and follow Stantec's quality, health, safety and environmental procedures.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Understanding of fundamental soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering concepts, with an interest in mining, tailings and dam engineering.
- Ability to organize and evaluate technical data, document assumptions and calculations, and apply sound engineering judgement under supervision.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data collation, reduction and analysis.
- Exposure to geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience products, PLAXIS, gINT/OpenGround, CPeT-IT or similar tools is an asset.
- Ability to participate effectively in a project team and communicate clearly with colleagues, contractors and clients.
- Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
- Willingness and ability to travel to project sites and undertake field assignments, including work in remote locations, as required.
- Valid Canadian driver's license and access to a vehicle.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geological Engineering from a recognized university, with geotechnical coursework. A master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering is an asset.
- Recent graduate or up to approximately three years of relevant geotechnical experience.
- Eligible to pursue licensure as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.
- Ability to live and work in Canada.
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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