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Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer - Mining
Stantec
Markham, CAN
Full-time
Mid · 5–12 years experience
Hybrid
Discovered 3 weeks ago
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Qualifications
- Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Strong understanding of soil mechanics, geotechnical characterization and the behavior of earth structures.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and interpreting geotechnical investigations and developing geotechnical design parameters.
- Strong experience with geotechnical analyses relevant to mining, tailings, dams and mine infrastructure, including slope stability and seepage; experience with liquefaction, seismic and deformation analyses is an asset.
- Experience with the design or assessment of TSFs, mine waste facilities, stockpiles, open-pit slopes, dams or related mining infrastructure.
- Proficiency with GeoStudio applications such as SLOPE/W and SEEP/W. Experience with SIGMA/W, PLAXIS, FLAC, RS2/Slide2, Settle3 or comparable tools is an asset.
- Experience interpreting CPT data using CPeT-IT or comparable methods is an asset.
- Ability to organize technical work, provide clear direction to junior staff and coordinate effectively with senior technical leads and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong technical writing, verbal communication and client interaction skills.
- Working knowledge of project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk management.
- Commitment to safety, quality, technical excellence and professional ethics.
- Willingness and ability to travel to project sites, including remote mining locations, as required.
- Valid Canadian driver’s license.
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in Civil, Geological or Geotechnical Engineering from a recognized university. A PhD degree in Geotechnical Engineering is an asset. Approximately five to twelve years of relevant experience in geotechnical consulting, mining, tailings or dam engineering. Candidates with a different experience level and a strong technical fit may also be considered. Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario, or eligible for registration in Ontario.
- 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.
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