Engineering Geologist/Geological Engineer - ( 240001M0 )

Description

Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

The role of the Geologist/Geological Engineer is to perform tasks and project management assignments associated with subsurface explorations, geo-structural studies, pre-grouting assessment, remediation, and design and construction projects; sampling of bedrock, soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater; preparing geotechnical/geologic exhibits; data interpretation/evaluation and deliverable/report preparation.

The role of the Geologist/Geological Engineer is to perform tasks and project management assignments associated with subsurface explorations, hydrogeological studies, environmental assessments, remediation, and design and construction projects; sampling of bedrock, soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater; production of maps; data interpretation/evaluation and deliverable/report preparation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Performing outdoor, all-season, on-site geotechnical and geological investigations as well as geotechnical related construction monitoring field tasks such as construction progress, condition verification, and instrumentation monitoring

• Conducting subsurface geotechnical and geologic investigations in connection with dams, tunnels, mining, building, infrastructure, and other development projects

• Performing field geologic explorations including soils and bedrock mapping

• Performing Quality Control (QC) on field borehole logs completed by co-workers (including the Q system and the RMR system, as requested) for collected soil and rock core samples

• Performing field hydraulic conductivity and infiltration testing and evaluations

• Preparing detailed field reports and geotechnical and geologic reports

• Providing geotechnical monitoring and using instrumentation to record vibrations, settlements, slope movements, water levels, and other critical geotechnical engineering data.

• Reducing and summarizing geohydrologic and geotechnical data and preparing plans for inclusion in interpretive reports for clients

• Performing geotechnical computer modeling of slope stability, groundwater dewatering predictions, groundwater flow

• Complete applicable company and client required health & safety training (including OSHA and MSHA required training) and follow health & safety policies and procedures.

• Documenting and preparing internal reports on the geotechnical and geologic aspects of construction projects.

• A willingness to travel is required.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• P.G. or P.E Registration is required, PG preferred

• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.

• Working understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required), and demonstrates use and understanding of these policies and procedures as appropriate to their work. (OSHA 10, OSHA 30, MSHA 24 preferable)

• The successful candidate will demonstrate a diverse skill set in multiple geological/engineering sub-disciplines.

• Dedication to successful project execution and technical excellence

• Applies logic and technical capabilities to resolve technical issues in an effective manner.

• Uses critical judgment.

• Basic understanding of technical writing skills

• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team, Business Center, and region

• Demonstrates ability to build relationships with key clients with respect to their technical area and the broader business objectives of the Business Center.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Engineering, or related field. Licensed Professional Engineer/Geologist.

Minimum 8-10 years’ work experience; or an equivalent combination of education (e.g. advanced degree) and experience.

Majority of time spent in field environment with prolonged standing or sitting (driving) and computer work, or combination of office and field.

Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

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.

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

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 : United States-Tennessee-Nashville

Other Locations : United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga

Organization : BC-1755 Water-US South

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 10, 2024, 8:46:09 AM

Req ID: 240001M0

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