Senior Geotechnical Engineer designing and executing geotechnical projects for mining facilities. Collaborating across multiple regions and disciplines to support sustainable mining practices.
Responsibilities
The Senior Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for providing a lead technical role and must have a strong technical background in geotechnical, geomechanical and civil engineering with knowledge of design, construction and closure practices for mining facilities (surface and underground), in a variety of climatic and seismic regions of Canada and the world.
The role will encounter varying degrees of technical oversight by clients and/or regulatory agencies.
As a leader in the Stantec organization it is expected that the Senior Geotechnical Engineer will have good business awareness and acumen.
The person will need to possess a competent understanding of project/program management fundamentals and have a firm understanding of the relationship between technical delivery, project scope, costs, and schedule.
This position will also collaborate with other key technical practice disciplines beyond civil/geotechnical in the successful delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
Lead comprehensive geomechanics studies, numerical modelling and stress analysis for surface and underground mine structures.
Lead rock mass assessments and stability analysis designs.
Execute seismic monitoring and hazard assessments.
Lead the completion of ground support and ground response monitoring designs.
Lead the planning and completion of geotechnical site investigations. This may include instrumentation, logging, sampling, and field testing.
Lead the installation, monitoring and interpretation of data from geotechnical instrumentation.
Lead analyses and design of complex earth and rock structures.
Support mine and tailings planning groups in the development and design of large mining and closure projects.
Lead the preparation of technical design documents.
Lead the development of technical drawings, figures and models.
Lead the preparation of project technical proposals.
Provide peer/senior review of technical deliverables and designs.
Comply with and actively participate in Stantec and client safety programs.
Lead work in line with Stantec Core Values and in accordance with Stantec’s Quality, Safety & Environment Systems and Project Quality Procedures
Requirements
Critical and flexible thinking to provide tailored, practical solutions to our clients with a sound technical base, considering the time and recourses available.
Experience in some or all of our core geotechnical areas of expertise noted above.
Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor a team of engineering professionals in various stages of career development.
Understanding of mining operations and mine waste management, geotechnical material characterization (particularly mined materials), slope stability, deformation analyses, liquefaction potential, seismic hazard assessments, seepage and foundation characteristics of dams/tailing storage facilities.
Possess strong problem-solving skills and ability to make timely decisions or lead and develop others to do so.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (both written and oral). Proficiency in French, Spanish or Portuguese is an asset.
Proven ability to work in a professional team environment with a diversity of cultures, gender, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, age, etc.
Experience in a consulting engineering environment at a senior technical management level.
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs and CAD systems.
Technical expertise in specialized geotechnical software (e.g. GeoStudio, Rocsience, etc.).
Work experience in mining or resource industries is an asset.
Ability to conduct work in a safe manner maintaining a high degree of situational awareness.
Open mind and bias self-awareness to participate in the adaptation and implementation of new technology initiatives to advance our technical practice.
Bachelor's, Master's or PhD's degree in geotechnical, geological, or civil or mining engineering.
10+ years industry or consulting experience.
Valid Class 5 Driver's License and satisfactory Driver's Abstract, per Stantec's Safe Driving Policy.
P.Eng. registered or eligible for registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is an asset.
Membership of professional bodies related to geotechnical engineering, tailing/water dams, and international mining is an asset.
Benefits
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans
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
paid time off
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan
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