Geologic Engineer - ( 23000240 )

Description

We are looking to add a full-time geological/geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist to the Energy & 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.

Your Opportunity

The successful candidate would work on challenging and diverse tasks for dams, hydroelectric projects, tunnels, and water resource projects for a variety of domestic and international clients. The successful candidate would 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 requires travel to project sites and field work.

Your 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.
• Assist with feasibility studies by conducting research (i.e., desktop study, field reconnaissance) to assess challenges and assist in the development of the basis of geological/geotechnical understanding of the program to support the project as it progresses.
• Support field investigation programs.
• Support geologic mapping on various types of field programs.
• Contribute to various phases of programs, including the following types of projects: design, inspection and construction of dams, tunnels, caverns, foundations, slopes, and earth-retaining structures.
• Learn to assess subsurface conditions, including review and interpretation of field maps, field logs, test data, geophysics, and other field documentation, evaluate field and laboratory test data and develop parameters for use in technical analyses.
• Interested to learn how to conduct geomechanical and geotechnical analyses using programs such as DIPS, UNWEDGE, SWEDGE, Phase2, SEEP/W and SLOPE/W.
• Proficiency in GIS and CAD applications, is a plus.
• Contributed to 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.
• Willing to locate out of our Chandler, AZ office.

Qualifications

Your capabilities and Credentials

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

Education & Experience

• 0 - 2 years’ work experience in engineering geology, geological or geotechnical engineering, dams experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or Geological Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer license or Professional Geologist license planned in future.

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

Benefits Summary: Full-time and part-time employees 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. 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 employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Primary Location : United States-Arizona-Chandler

Organization : BC-2242 Energy-US West

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 15, 2023, 7:24:08 AM

Req ID: 23000240

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans