- Stantec
- Dartmouth, NS
- Full-Time
- 32 days ago
Senior Geotechnical Engineer.
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Senior Geotechnical Engineer: our view in 3 lines...
- The Role:This role is for an experienced geotechnical engineer focused on technical leadership, project delivery, and mentoring within a multidisciplinary consulting team.
- The Person:The person will lead geotechnical investigations and design, oversee field assignments, manage project scope and budgets, and support reports, client communication, and junior staff development.
- Requirements:The ideal candidate brings project management experience, technical expertise, successful proposal development, and mentorship of junior staff.
About the role
Your Opportunity
Are you an experienced geotechnical engineer ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Senior 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 work with our local team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia with support from our team in Atlantic Canada, supported by a wider, regional team of over 200 geotechnical staff.
The Senior Geotechnical Engineer role provides an opportunity to lead and contribute to a diverse range of geotechnical projects within a multidisciplinary project team environment. 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: Lead and support geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, and design for small to large projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, mining, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Provide senior technical review and guidance to support high-quality deliverables
- Escape the Office: Perform and oversee field assignments, which may include site inspections, monitoring geotechnical investigation programs, construction monitoring, slope stability assessments, and installation and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation. The extent of field involvement may vary depending on project needs and the candidate’s interests and experience
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate with project teams in Nova Scotia, across the Maritimes, and throughout Canada. Mentor and train junior staff to strengthen our geotechnical engineering and materials practice while contributing to a supportive, growth-focused team environment
- Project Delivery: Lead and manage geotechnical projects, including scope development, planning, analysis, reporting, budgeting, scheduling, quality review, and client communication. Support and grow client relationships by delivering practical, technically sound solutions
What we offer:
- Small business environment, backed by large company resources
- Collaborate with experienced technical leaders and contribute your expertise to a strong regional geotechnical practice
- Work on complex and diverse projects of varying sizes, applying and further strengthening your technical leadership and project management capabilities
- 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.
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.

