Geological Engineer

6 days ago

Denver, Colorado, United States Stantec Full time

Explore a career that takes on one of the world's largest challenges - Energy. At Stantec, you can become part of a team that designs local, national, and international hydroelectric projects that power the globe with safe, reliable, renewable and clean energy. Stantec is an industry leading consultant engineering firm that is actively involved with a wide range of hydro projects, including supporting some of the world's largest existing projects like the Grand Coulee Dam, developing feasibility studies for future projects, and solving unique problems with innovative custom designs to meet the client's needs.

Your Opportunity

We are looking to add a full-time geological/geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist to the Energy and Resources group. If working on the most challenging water and natural resources projects around the world, building on your talents through a premier knowledge-sharing culture, and connecting across borders with some of the world's top talent appeals to you, join us.

The successful candidate will work on challenging and diverse tasks for dams and hydroelectric projects, conveyance tunnels, and water resource projects for a variety of domestic and international clients. The successful candidate will be working in conjunction with other engineers and geologists on multi-discipline teams to support project activities through the application of engineering and geologic principles and techniques. The successful candidate should be able to work independently, and with small and large teams to apply critical thinking skills to solve technical issues and develop project-specific solutions. The position will require travel to project sites and will provide stimulating career growth opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines for planning and executing work in the office and the field in a safe manner.
  • Work in conjunction with engineers, geologists, and other professionals to solve project challenges and performing design calculations as required.
  • Lead and mentor younger staff and run projects and tasks with the assistance of other engineers or geologists.
  • Assist with feasibility studies by conducting research (i.e., desktop study, field reconnaissance) to assess challenges and develop the basis of geological/geotechnical understanding of the program to support the project as it progresses.
  • Plan and implement field investigation programs.
  • Conduct geologic mapping to support various types of field programs.
  • Conduct field inspections; observe and participate in field exploration and testing programs including the collection and evaluation of soil and rock properties and evaluation of geomechanical conditions; perform site characterizations and evaluate geotechnical hazards under the supervision of more senior engineers/geologists.
  • Provide field oversight for projects during investigation or construction phases by acting as the field lead, involving other supporting staff or subcontractors.
  • Contribute to all phases of programs, including the following types of projects: design, inspection and construction of dams, tunnels, caverns, foundations, slopes, and earth-retaining structures.
  • Assess subsurface conditions, including review and interpretation of field maps, field logs, test data, and other field documentation, evaluate field and laboratory test data and develop parameters for use in technical analyses.
  • Conduct geotechnical analyses using programs such as DIPS, UNWEDGE, SWEDGE, Phase2, SEEP/W and SLOPE/W.
  • Develop familiarity with regulatory agency requirements, technical design standards, and industry standards and guidelines.
  • Prepare technical reports including geotechnical data reports, geotechnical baseline reports, field reports, technical memoranda, computation packages, feasibility reports, design and evaluation reports, construction drawings, and specifications.
  • Participate in professional development and training activities.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Willing and able to travel, both nationally and internationally, to conduct field investigation or construction quality oversight type work.
  • Working knowledge of the principles of civil/geotechnical and geological engineering.
  • Some exposure to or knowledge of geotechnical analysis.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint software.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Sound organizational, technical, written, and oral communication skills with attention to detail.

Education and Experience

  • 6+years work experience in engineering geology, geological or geotechnical engineering, dams experience a plus.
  • Master's Degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or Geotechnical from an accredited university preferred.
  • Professional Engineer license or Professional Geologist license preferred.

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. #FeelingEnergized

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