Geotechnical Engineer - PE

About the role

Stantec's Knoxville, Tennessee office is growing and has an opportunity for a highly motivated geotechnical engineer. This multi-disciplinary office is located in a scenic and highly livable community that we're proud to call home and offers great opportunities to launch your career with Stantec.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and coordinating geotechnical field investigations.
• May perform field work related to geotechnical explorations and/or construction related activities (although field work would become more limited based on years of experience).
• Reviews of boring logs and laboratory data.
• Conducts basic calculations and performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned and under the supervision of a project engineer.
• Assists in executing detailed analysis and evaluation of geotechnical hazards under the supervision of a project engineer, as it relates to the design and construction phases of the project.
• Assists team in preparing designs, drawings, specifications, presentations and reports.
• Assists in supporting our multi-discipline teams in providing services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information and contract document clarifications.

Requirements

• An understanding of geotechnical engineering concepts and analysis methods.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to interpret sketches, engineering drawings, and other similar material.
• Basic experience in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with AutoCAD Civil3D, GeoStudio, and gINT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to travel on an as-needed basis in support of geotechnical investigations, construction, and inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or similar engineering degree.
• Minimum of 5 years experience.
• More than 3 years of geotechnical experience is preferred.

Skills

• Understanding of geotechnical engineering concepts and analysis methods.
• Ability to interpret sketches, engineering drawings, and other similar material.
• Basic experience in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with AutoCAD Civil3D, GeoStudio, and gINT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings and to engage in creative and critical thought.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) 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