Make a Lasting Impact with Stantec

Are you a passionate about making a positive impact in communities across Canada and Globally? At Stantec, we’re dedicated to creating sustainable and innovative solutions that shape a better world. As an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer specializing in cold regions and permafrost, you’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team tackling complex dam, reservoir, and hydropower projects in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We offer flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and a strong commitment to your professional growth. At Stantec, you’ll find the flexibility to shape your career path with opportunities to deepen your technical expertise, explore project leadership, strengthen client engagement, or pursue new areas of interest. If you’re ready to advance your career while working on projects that truly matter, we invite you to bring your expertise and passion to Stantec.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Work: Contribute to major projects that protect communities, support sustainable development, and are critical to improving resiliency as we adapt our new and existing infrastructure in response to a changing climate.

• People-Focused Culture: Be part of a close-knit, diverse team where your voice is heard and your growth is supported.

• Small-Company Feel, Big-Company Resources: Experience the agility and camaraderie of a small business, backed by the resources and opportunities of a global leader.

• Innovative Environment: Leverage cutting-edge tools (UAVs, AI-integrated solutions) and contribute to Stantec’s Innovation Office and Digital Center of Excellence.

• Career Advancement: Navigate your professional journey with Stantec’s Career Advancement Wheel, offering structured pathways for technical growth, leadership, and cross-disciplinary exploration.

• Technical Leadership: Apply your expertise to collaborate with, work and learn alongside industry leaders, while providing mentor junior staff though complex analyses, and developing high-quality deliverables.

• Flexibility: Enjoy Hybrid and remote work options, flexible benefits, and vacation policies that align with your experience.

What You’ll Do:

Our geotechnical practitioners who specialize in cold regions and permafrost work collaboratively to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and communities on projects Nationally and Globally. As an intermediate geotechnical engineer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Support the design, analysis, and construction of all types of infrastructure projects, with specific focus cold regions and permafrost areas in Canada.

• Carry out complex analysis using state of the practice software.

• Manage and coordinate geotechnical-focused and multidisciplinary project teams, commensurate with your experience and capabilities.

• Mentor and be mentored by colleagues across a breadth of experience fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and industry partners.

• Contribute to business development, proposal preparation, and market expansion initiatives.

• Drive innovation by leading or contributing to digitization initiatives, advanced numerical modeling, market research, and the development of emerging technologies, with a focus on climate change adaptation, and risk and liability reduction.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geological, Civil, or Geotechnical Engineering (Master’s or PhD an asset).

• 7+ years of relevant industry experience.

• Experience in cold regions and permafrost geotechnical design and construction.

• Knowledge of relevant Canadian and global cold regions and permafrost guidelines and standards.

• General knowledge of geotechnical software solutions (GeoStudio™, LeapFrog, Rocscience).

• Demonstrated ability to work and manage projects independently and on a team.

• Proactive approach and strong problem-solving skills.

• Passion for making a positive impact through engineering.

• Effective communication skills, including report writing and client engagement.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Commitment to technical excellence and mentorship. Active participation in professional associations and technical communities is an asset.

Are you a motivated individual who does not meet all the desired criteria? We still encourage you to apply. We value diverse experiences and perspectives.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary 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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Want to learn more about Stantec? Learn how we have made an impact where you live at Stantec.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re an experienced engineer looking for a new challenge, we want to meet you! Apply now and start your journey with Stantec.

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Pay Range:

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland -- BC & Various locations in Ontario-$106,700.00 - $156,700.00 Annually

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$111,700.00 - $167,600.00 Annually

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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

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: Canada |
Organization: BC-1233 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech West
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 13/03/2026 04:03:01
Req ID: 1004861

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