Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job description

Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career 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 civil projects, our team does work that’s rock solid.

Join our team today!
Your Opportunity
Stantec's Geotechnical practice has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer.

As a geotechnical professional, you will provide comprehensive geotechnical services to Stantec clients with a focus on Project Leadership, Business Development, Staff Mentorship, and Collaboration with other Stantec Senior Leaders.
Does working with clients on great projects with a talented team of professionals while driving top line appeal to you?

The role of a Senior Geotechnical Engineer is the “seller/doer” responsible for leading the pursuit and delivery teams on both small and large projects, while mentoring staff, providing technical guidance, and supporting business development efforts.

You will leverage your technical skills, industry and market knowledge, and client and partner relationships to pursue and win work that transforms our business and inspires our people to provide a quality design product to our clients while building a culturally strong and high performing business.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in pursuits and campaigns for major regional opportunities; engage directly in relationship development, positioning, win strategies and teaming.
- Engage in the development and maintenance of relationships between the Company, strategic partners, and clients to expand business opportunities.
- Conduct geotechnical analyses, develop engineering calculation packages, and perform other duties of a similar nature as a Project Technical Lead or Project Manager.
- Manage and lead other team members, complete tasks, and delegate specific project tasks to other team members as appropriate.
- Support marketing and business development professionals in positioning for potential projects, writing technical portions of proposals, participating in client interviews, and supporting negotiations for project contracts.
- Plan, manage and oversee field work related to geotechnical explorations and/or construction related activities.
- Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for the work elements designed by your discipline group and interact with other Stantec teams to complete design packages for various sized projects across North America.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Understanding of local and regional soils and soil interaction including various types of foundations and soil preparation.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to understand task assignment and scheduling, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources.
- Basic experience in Microsoft Office, Geostudio Software Suite, Plaxis, ENSOFT LPILE, OpenGround, and gINT (as needed)
- An understanding of state and federal regulations and the ability to adapt to client specific requirements.
- Provide support in permitting process of projects, if needed.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
- Willing to travel on an as-needed basis in support of civil and geotechnical investigations, construction, and inspections.
- Excellent team building skills and a willingness to work on multiple teams/disciplines with varying backgrounds.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
- Professional engineer license required.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience.
- Experience working on state and/or federal government contracts.
Flexible office and/or field arrangements depending on required activities.

Typical office environment includes working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time.

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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.

**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 | OH | Columbus
**Organization:** 1734 Water-US North Central-Columbus OH
**Employee Status:** Regular
**Travel:** No
**Schedule:** Full time
**Job Posting:** 17/06/2025 05:06:51
**Req ID:** 1001101
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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.

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