Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Your Opportunity

Are you an experienced geotechnical engineer ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. 

Stantec is a global engineering consulting firm dedicated to creating sustainable and innovative solutions with a focus on people, value, team spirit, and excellence. The successful candidate will work with our local team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia with support from our team in Atlantic Canada, supported by a wider, regional team of over 200 geotechnical staff.

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer role provides an opportunity to lead and contribute to a diverse range of geotechnical projects within a multidisciplinary project team environment. The successful candidate will bring technical expertise, project management experience, and a collaborative approach to support the continued growth of the geotechnical team through technical excellence, effective project delivery, successful proposal development, and mentorship of junior staff.

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Technical Development: Lead and support geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, and design for small to large projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, mining, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Provide senior technical review and guidance to support high-quality deliverables


• Escape the Office: Perform and oversee field assignments, which may include site inspections, monitoring geotechnical investigation programs, construction monitoring, slope stability assessments, and installation and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation. The extent of field involvement may vary depending on project needs and the candidate’s interests and experience


• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with project teams in Nova Scotia, across the Maritimes, and throughout Canada. Mentor and train junior staff to strengthen our geotechnical engineering and materials practice while contributing to a supportive, growth-focused team environment


• Project Delivery: Lead and manage geotechnical projects, including scope development, planning, analysis, reporting, budgeting, scheduling, quality review, and client communication. Support and grow client relationships by delivering practical, technically sound solutions

​​What we offer:​  

• Small business environment, backed by large company resources


• Collaborate with experienced technical leaders and contribute your expertise to a strong regional geotechnical practice


• Work on complex and diverse projects of varying sizes, applying and further strengthening your technical leadership and project management capabilities


• Flexible work environment that promotes a balanced lifestyle.


• Access to innovative tools and technology, empowering you to deliver high-quality solutions


• Collaborate and grow within a global, multidisciplinary team leveraging worldwide expertise


• Ongoing opportunities for professional development, personal career growth and leadership pathways


• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Your Capabilities and Credentials​​

​​What we're looking for:​  

• Ability to lead and deliver geotechnical projects independently


• Proactive approach with strong technical judgement and problem-solving skills


• Effective communication, collaboration and client relationship skills


• Commitment to technical excellence, quality delivery, and junior mentorship


• Interest in supporting business development, proposal preparation, and growth of the local geotechnical practice


• Relevant experience in geotechnical engineering, including shallow and deep foundation design, slope stability, monitoring and instrumentation, settlement analysis, ground improvement and materials testing services

Education and Experience

Essential qualifications:​  

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of engineering (such as Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or Mining Engineering, or Engineering Geology) from a recognized university

Minimum of 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering or related services

Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with Engineers Nova Scotia, or eligible for registration if transferring from another province

Valid Canadian driver’s license with access to a vehicle

Ability to live and work in Canada

Residing in Nova Scotia, or willing to relocate

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.

More about us:​  

Starting as a one-person firm in Edmonton, we’ve grown to a company of 32,000 employees worldwide. Our country embodies diversity and creativity, and our team is no different.   

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.