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.
Are you a passionate and driven senior professional looking to make a real impact on your community? Stantec is a global engineering and architecture consulting firm dedicated to creating sustainable and innovative solutions. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and embark on a purpose-driven career.
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you’ll be joining a team of individuals dedicated to improving our local community through projects as unique as they are. We’re here to help you find your direction and achieve your professional goals while helping to manage projects that have a local impact. Don’t just take our word for it—explore the groundbreaking projects we’re proud to be part of! Visit our website to see how our Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing team is making an impact.
The successful candidate will work closely with our regional team of 22 engineers, EITs, and technologists based out of Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, and Saskatoon and supported by our wider, western Canada team of over 200 geotechnical engineering staff.
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on engineering and geotechnical projects in a multi-discipline project team environment. Working in our Winnipeg, Manitoba office where many of Stantec’s design projects take place, in this role the candidate will have the opportunity to exercise their technical and interpersonal skills while growing in their career.
What we offer:
- We operate as a small business within a big company. We support exciting multi-disciplinary projects, while maintaining the personable environment you would expect from a small company.
- Our leadership team is friendly and easily accessible. The door is always open for you to bring ideas and enthusiasm to help shape the future of your career, and our team.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued.
- Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and to help guide your own career path.
- The chance to work on diverse and challenging projects that make a difference.
- Flexible work environment that promotes a balanced lifestyle.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- You will work with a team of engineers and technologists/technicians performing general geotechnical responsibilities including coordinating/performing field programs and preparing proposals, technical deliverables, calculations, reports, specifications, and drawings.
- Leading projects that include geotechnical investigations, geotechnical analyses, report writing, and contract administration.
- Overseeing and/or completing geotechnical assignments which will include both field and office-based work.
- Providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
- Scheduling, scoping, budgeting, and coordinating with subcontractors.
- Actively participating in Stantec’s risk management and quality procedures.
- Leading by example for Stantec’s Health and Safety Framework
- Building collaborative, respectful and effective relationships within Stantec.
- Strong people skills with an ability to be collaborative, work effectively within a team environment; understand different personality traits and champion emotional intelligence.
- Strong technical and analytical skills.
- Excellent managerial skills such as organization, report writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Proven social skills and willingness to communicate with clients, sub-consultants, contractors, and different business lines and sectors within Stantec.
- A Valid Driver’s License; must be willing to provide a driver’s abstract for review.
- Registration as Professional Engineer in the Province of Manitoba.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering from a recognized university with direct exposure to Geotechnical course work.
- Previous geotechnical experience in a similar geotechnical engineering role.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- You will work with a team of engineers and technologists/technicians performing general geotechnical responsibilities including coordinating/performing field programs and preparing proposals, technical deliverables, calculations, reports, specifications, and drawings.
- Leading projects that include geotechnical investigations, geotechnical analyses, report writing, and contract administration.
- Overseeing and/or completing geotechnical assignments which will include both field and office-based work.
- Providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
- Scheduling, scoping, budgeting, and coordinating with subcontractors.
- Actively participating in Stantec’s risk management and quality procedures.
- Leading by example for Stantec’s Health and Safety Framework
- Building collaborative, respectful and effective relationships within Stantec.
Your Capabilities and Credentials:
- Strong people skills with an ability to be collaborative, work effectively within a team environment; understand different personality traits and champion emotional intelligence.
- Strong technical and analytical skills.
- Excellent managerial skills such as organization, report writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Proven social skills and willingness to communicate with clients, sub-consultants, contractors, and different business lines and sectors within Stantec.
- A Valid Driver’s License; must be willing to provide a driver’s abstract for review.
- Registration as Professional Engineer in the Province of Manitoba.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering from a recognized university with direct exposure to Geotechnical course work.
- Previous geotechnical experience in a similar geotechnical engineering role.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering from a recognized university with direct exposure to Geotechnical course work.
- Previous geotechnical experience in a similar geotechnical engineering role.
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.
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.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a 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, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
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: Canada | MB | Winnipeg
Organization: BC-1233 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech West
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 10/06/2026 03:06:15
Req ID: 1006235
