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Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in geotechnical engineering by starting with a good team. When we say that we're full-service, we mean it. You'll find us in the office, on site and in the lab. We work indoors and out, above and below ground, over and under water, across projects large and small. From field exploration and laboratory testing to the design and construction management of complex geotechnical structures, our team does work that's rock solid. Join our team today! Stantec's Geotechnical practice has an immediate opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer. As a Geotechnical Engineer you will provide comprehensive geotechnical services to Stantec clients from field explorations to the design and construction management of complex geotechnical structures. You will provide specialized services such as the analysis and design of foundation elements, dam and levee structures, and seismic remediation design.

Your Opportunity

With this role as a geotechnical engineer, you will work on projects both small and large, and as a team member under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer. You will perform a variety of tasks related to geotechnical engineering in support of transportation, dam, power, and infrastructure projects that may include calculations, field work, coordination of simple tasks, and meeting attendance and recording. The smaller projects that you may be assigned to will have relatively few complex features. In general, with this geotechnical engineer role you will assist more senior engineers / designers by performing the routine aspects of geotechnical and civil engineering assignments.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and coordinating geotechnical field investigations.
• May perform field work related to geotechnical explorations and / or construction related activities (although field work would become more limited based on years of experience).
• Reviews boring logs and laboratory data.
• Conducts basic calculations and performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned and under the supervision of a project engineer.
• Assists in executing detailed analysis and evaluation of geotechnical hazards under the supervision of a project engineer, as it relates to the design and construction phases of the project.
• Assists team in preparing designs, drawings, specifications, presentations and reports.
• Assists in supporting our multi-discipline teams in providing services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information and contract document clarifications.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities And Credentials

Education And Experience

Position will involve extensive travel as looking for individual willing to be on-site majority of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and lifting of moderately heavy equipment and soil / rock samples.

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. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Primary Location : United States | KY | Lexington

Organization : BC-1755 Water-US South

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : Yes

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 16 / 06 / 2025 02 : 06 : 04

Req ID : REQ25000273

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