Posted 3 days ago
Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer
@ Stantec
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Overview
Stantec is hiring an intermediate geotechnical engineer in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, to lead geotechnical investigations and design work and mentor junior staff. The role mixes office analysis with occasional field work and requires 8 or more years of experience and a P.Eng. or P.Geo. registration. The posting offers a competitive salary, a benefits package, and flexible work arrangements.
Responsibilities:
- Manage geotechnical investigations and coordinate field teams and subcontractors
- Conduct engineering analyses and design for transportation, power, mining, and development projects
- Perform occasional field work, including site inspections and slope stability assessments
- Mentor and train junior engineers and technicians
- Support client relationships and project delivery
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, geological, or mining engineering
- Minimum 8 years of geotechnical engineering experience
- P.Eng. or P.Geo. registration in good standing or eligible to transfer
- Valid Canadian driver's licence with access to a vehicle
- Residing in Nova Scotia or willing to relocate
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng., P.Geo. |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Engineering Geology |
| 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 | 589 |
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Your Opportunity
Are you an experienced geotechnical engineer ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking an intermediate geotechnical engineer to join our team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Stantec is a global engineering consulting firm dedicated to creating sustainable and innovative solutions with a focus on people, value, team spirit, and excellence. The successful candidate will bring technical expertise, project management experience, and a collaborative approach to support the continued growth of the geotechnical team through technical excellence, effective project delivery, successful proposal development, and mentorship of junior staff.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Technical Development: Apply your growing expertise while learning from experienced engineers and contributing to high-quality deliverables. Develop and manage geotechnical investigations, including coordination of field teams and subcontractors. Conduct engineering analyses and design for a variety of small to large geotechnical projects related to transportation and infrastructure, power, mining, industrial, commercial, and residential developments.
- Escape the Office: Perform occasional field work, which may include visual site inspections, monitoring of geotechnical investigation programs, construction monitoring, slope stability assessments, and installation and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation. The extent of fieldwork may vary depending on the applicant's interest and experience.
- Team Collaboration: Coordinate with project teams within Nova Scotia, the Maritimes, and across Canada and contribute to a supportive, growth-focused environment. Mentor and train junior staff to expand our geotechnical engineering and materials team and shape the next generation of engineers and technicians.
- Project Delivery: Take ownership of small to mid-sized projects—supporting planning, analysis, reporting, and client communication with mentorship from senior staff. Begin building client relationships by supporting project delivery and learning to tailor solutions to meet evolving needs.
What we offer:
- Small business environment, backed by large company resources
- Gain experience and knowledge from senior engineers who are eager to guide and mentor you on your professional growth journey
- Work on complex and diverse projects of varying sizes, expanding your technical and project management skills
- Flexible work environment that promotes a balanced lifestyle
- Access to innovative tools and technology, empowering you to deliver high-quality solutions
- Collaborate and grow within a global, multidisciplinary team leveraging worldwide expertise
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development, personal career growth, and leadership pathways
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Use a proactive approach and strong problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and collaborative skills
- Commitment to technical excellence and junior mentorship
- Curiosity to learn and explore new opportunities
- Relevant experience in geotechnical engineering, with interest in shallow and deep foundation design, slope stability, monitoring and instrumentation, settlement analysis, ground improvement and materials testing services
- Valid Canadian driver’s license with access to a vehicle
- Residing in Nova Scotia, or willing to relocate
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of engineering (such as Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or Mining Engineering, or Engineering Geology) from a recognized university
Minimum of 8 years of experience in geotechnical engineering or related services
Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) in good standing with ENS, or eligible for registration if transferring from another province
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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