Geotechnical Engineer EIT

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation. Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement. Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking qualified candidates for a Civil or Geotechnical Engineer in Training. The primary focus of this position is to serve U.S. and International-based natural resources clients (primarily mining) with the design and monitoring of earth structures (i.e. tailings storage facilities, waste rock management facilities, natural slopes, etc.). The Civil or Geotechnical Engineer in Training will join a team of about 30 geotechnical engineers across our western regional offices. This position will require a dynamic individual who can assist with site investigations, construction oversight and field monitoring, geotechnical designs and analyses, and technical reporting. This position interacts throughout the organization internally and externally with clients and members of business and professional organizations. Travel for on-site support at various project sites will be required for up to 50% of time annually. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your professional career by gaining a strong base of experience and technical project exposure that will develop you and help you succeed as an engineer long into the future. We are looking for flexible individuals that are willing to work on a variety of engineering problem-solving tasks with full support from multiple mentors and peers within our team. Your Key Responsibilities Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner. MSHA and/or OSHA training will be required. Assist with developing, overseeing, and interpreting civil/geotechnical field work and laboratory testing programs; primarily focused on mining projects. Support civil/geotechnical design through the use of modeling software. Prepare technical memoranda and detailed reports pertaining to field investigations and design studies. Assist with preparing proposals and preparing and giving presentations. Your Capabilities and Credentials Exceptional technical writing skills, organizational skills, technical leadership abilities, oral communication skills, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and make decisions in the office and at remote sites. Understanding that field assignments at remote project locations for multiple week rotations are an expectation of this role, with willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of your time. Desire to learn and work in a collaborative team setting. Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License Experience with seepage, slope stability and deformation analyses and supporting modeling software (such as GeoStudio, RocScience, FLAC). Experience with mine waste/tailing management design or mine closure/reclamation designs. Education and Experience Minimum of a B.S. in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or equivalent. Preference given to candidates who have taken and passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE). 2‑4 years of experience working on civil and/or geotechnical engineering projects, focusing on detailed design, site investigation, and technical communication. Preference given to mine waste/tailings management related experience. 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. Pay Range Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas – $85,000.00 – $123,300.00 Annually 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) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. Primary Location: United States | CO | Denver Organization: BC‑2242 E&R‑US Northwest Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stantec Consulting International Ltd.