Principal Geotechnical and Geohazards Engineer

Stantec•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and creativity while offering an environment to collaborate with top environmental talents on projects critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. Your Opportunity Reporting to the Vice President, Geohazards, Stantec is looking for a Principal Geotechnical and Geohazards Engineer with the ability to join one of our offices in Los Angeles or Sacramento counties (would consider other Stantec Office that fits with our business model). This individual would be joining a global team of specialists that reduce the impacts of geohazards, save lives, develop resilient infrastructure, and help protect communities. The Geotechnical and Geohazards team at Stantec works across business lines and technical specialties that regularly include archaeologists, biologists, geologists, hydrotechnical, civil and environmental engineers, geomatics practitioners, and GIS experts. We provide expertise in: Geomorphological and terrain mapping; interpretation of air photograph, satellite and LiDAR imagery, building models of landforms, processes, hazards and risks and integrating models into engineering design Geotechnical analysis, design, innovation, and mitigation Landslide runout models (local and regional) and derivative products Probability of failure assessments, quantitative hazard and risk analyses Field investigations of slope and river hazards More information about the Geohazards and Geomorphology team at Stantec can be found at Geohazards (stantec.com) and our landslide modeling work at DebrisFlow Predictor (stantec.com) .

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience: As this is an advanced role requiring a high degree of subject matter expertise. A PhD in a related discipline is preferred, but a Master's degree and demonstrated understanding, training, and experience to meet the requirements above will be considered.
Advanced subject matter expertise in debris flows, debris flow assessments, models, and debris flow mitigation.
The ideal candidate with have a graduate degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in the field of engineering geology, or geotechnical engineering, or related field and relevant experience.
Registered as, or eligible to register as a PE, GE in California (CEG in California will also be considered).
Demonstrated experience using geohazards models.
Demonstrated experience designing landslide mitigation. A focus on debris flow mitigation design is considered an asset
We have a strong preference for candidates with ArcGIS Pro experience. Other GIS experience is acceptable, but the candidate must be willing to rapidly learn ArcGIS Pro on their own time to meet the job requirements and expectations
Ability to work with and communicate to a team of Engineers and Geoscientists.
Willingness to travel and participate in remote field work and ability to adapt to unpredictable field conditions
Physically fit and able to endure hiking in rugged terrain
Strong communications and writing skills
Work effectively in a team environment
Fluent in English
A valid driver’s license and a clean MVR.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to experience using RAAMS, HEC-RAS, FLO2D, DebrisFlow Predictor or similar industry leading software that models geomorphological phenomena; working expertise with GeoStudio, LeapFrog, FLAC, and Plaxis software considered an asset

Responsibilities

Strategy: Identify and prioritize key clients and growth opportunities in each sector in California and Mountain states and foster brand building promotional efforts.
Business Development & Sales: In collaboration with our marketing and other technical professionals, lead pursuit teams and directly contribute to winning major projects across the region.
Represent Stantec and the Geotechnical and Geohazards team as a subject matter expert to our clients and the public at large
Grow and develop the market related to debris flow assessments and mitigation opportunities.
Client and Account Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships and portfolios with Stantec key clients.
Team Development: Mentor junior and intermediate staff and collaborate with experienced colleagues and subject matter experts to provide ‘best in class’ solutions to client challenges
Attract high performing, high potential new talent as practice grows.
Technical Delivery: Model natural hazard phenomena including landslides, rock fall, debris avalanches, debris flows, debris floods, and floods using industry leading software
Provide senior technical expertise and oversight with respect to Model use (choice, technical correctness) Mitigation analysis, innovation, and design Landslide and landslide hazard assessments Landslide risk assessments
Travel for business as necessary
Plan and lead field crews to safely acquire the data necessary to solve client challenges
Write reports and be responsible for their technical accuracy, communicating limitations and assumptions, delivering within a budget and schedule, and ensuring that the quality meets professional standards of care, regulatory requirements, client and Stantec expectations
Keep accurate time records and submit them weekly