Posted 5 months ago
Intermediate / Senior Geotechnical Engineer
@ Stantec
Yellowknife, NT · Whitehorse, YT
Overview
Stantec is hiring an intermediate to senior Northern Climate Geotechnical Engineer in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, for full-time work. The role covers geotechnical analysis and design for slope stability, excavations, foundations, permafrost and mining, plus occasional field work and mentoring junior staff. The posting requires a relevant engineering degree, 10-15 years of geotechnical experience, P.Eng. or P.Geo. registration with EGBC, and a valid Canadian driver's licence.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct geotechnical analyses and designs for slopes, excavations, foundations, permafrost and mining
- Perform occasional field work including site inspections, mapping and instrumentation installation
- Take ownership of tasks on small to mid-sized projects and support client communication
- Mentor and train junior engineering staff
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, geological or mining engineering, or engineering geology
- 10-15 years of geotechnical engineering experience
- P.Eng. or P.Geo. registration in good standing with EGBC, or eligible to transfer
- Valid Canadian driver's licence with access to a vehicle
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng., P.Geo., EGBC registration |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| 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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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…
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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.
Are you an experienced geotechnical engineer ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking an intermediate to senior engineer specialized in Northern Climate Geotechnical Engineering to join our team in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
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 work closely with a local team of environmental, infrastructure and buildings staff in Yellowknife, supported by our Western Canadian Geotechnical Practice of over 200 geotechnical staff.
Your Opportunity
- Technical Development: Apply your growing expertise while learning from experienced engineers and contributing to high-quality deliverables. Assess geological and geotechnical conditions and carry out rock mass characterization. Conduct engineering analyses and design for a variety of soil and rock engineering and geotechnical projects related to slope stability, excavations, foundations, permafrost, and mining.
- Escape the Office: Perform occasional field work, which may include visual site inspections, geological mapping, UAV or terrestrial photogrammetry, monitoring of borehole drilling, televiewer data acquisition and interpretation, detailed rock core logging, construction monitoring, slope stability assessments, rock fall assessment, anchor testing, and installation of geotechnical instrumentation. The extent of fieldwork may vary depending on the applicants’ interest and experience.
- Team Collaboration: Coordinate with project teams across Canada and abroad and contribute to a supportive, growth-focused environment. Mentor and train junior staff to expand our northern climate geotechnical engineering team and shape the next generation of engineers.
- Project Delivery: Take ownership of tasks within 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.
- 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. Help identify areas for improvement and bring fresh ideas to enhance technical processes and project outcomes.
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.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of engineering (such as Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or Mining Engineering, or Engineering Geology) from a recognized university.
- 10-15 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 EGBC, or eligible for registration if transferring from another province.
- Valid Canadian driver’s license with access to a vehicle.
Are you a motivated individual who does not meet all the desired criteria? We still encourage you to apply. We value diverse experiences and perspectives.
The successful candidate will be required to primarily work in a typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
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.
Ready to Make a Difference
If you’re an experienced engineer looking for a new challenge, we want to meet you! Apply now and start your journey with Stantec.
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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