Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Stantec has an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our growing energy & resources business line based in our Vancouver, BC or Calgary, AB office.

This position will work collaboratively with other Stantec offices across Canada, the United States, South America and Australia, to support the service needs of our clients on local and international projects.

As a Geotechnical EIT, you will be a member of a multidisciplinary team working in energy and resources, primarily on metal, coal and large oil sands mining projects.

Work will include various stages in the project life cycle, from exploration and site investigations, through conceptual design, construction, closure and reclamation.

Our geotechnical project work typically involves design and evaluation of pit walls, mine rock and tailings storage facilities, surface water impoundments, and general mine infrastructure.

Hybrid job opportunities may be available for this position.

Responsibilities and essential job tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in the planning and completion of geotechnical site investigations. This may include instrumentation, logging, sampling, and field testing.
• Install, monitor and provide preliminary interpretation of data from geotechnical instrumentation.
• Participate in the analyses and design of earth structures, including mine pit slopes, waste disposal areas, and tailings dams.
• Support mine and tailings planning groups in the development and design of large mining and closure projects.
• Assist in the preparation of technical design documents under direct supervision.
• Generate and/or update technical drawings, figures and models.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals under direct supervision.
• Comply with and actively participate in Stantec and client safety programs.