Build the foundation for a successful career in geotechnical engineering with a great team. When we say we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site, and in the lab. We work in and outdoors, above and below ground, over and under water, on projects large and small. From field exploration and lab testing to designing and managing the construction of complex geotechnical structures, our team does rock-solid work.

Join our team and discover the opportunities that await.

Your Opportunity

We have an opening for a Geotechnical Materials Engineer role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on engineering and geotechnical materials projects in a multi-discipline project team environment. Working in our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia office, it is expected that your technical skills will help continue the growth of the materials testing and inspection team.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Managing multiple variety of small to large material testing and inspection projects

• Planning and coordinating field and laboratory testing of construction materials

• Ability to interact with a wide variety of clients from owners, developers, and contractors, to aggregate, hot mix asphalt, and ready mixed concrete producer

• Client management and business development

• Preparation and review of proposals and technical reports

• Provision of Quality Control and Quality Assurance services

• Site inspection/supervision

• Become actively engaged in a role with a variety of trade associations

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Knowledge of relevant CSA and ASTM Standards related to materials and concrete would be an asset

• Strong client management experience

• A self-starter who is innovative and enjoy working in a team environment

• The ability and willingness to travel as needed

Education and Experience

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.

• Professional Engineer or Certified Engineering Technologist with a minimum of 8 years of experience in contracting/consulting.

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.

Primary Location: Canada | NS | Dartmouth

Organization: BC-1216 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech East

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 18/06/2025 07:06:44

Req ID: REQ250000JL