Associate Principal Geotechnical Engineer
About the role
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. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.
About the role:
Our geotechnical and ES/Civil engineering team provides vital support to projects across the Dams, Water and Wastewater, Buildings, Mining sectors and have been very successful in winning significant amounts of work through repeat and new clients. With this in mind, we are looking for Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist, A Subject Matter Expert to join our team to work on a variety of projects and grow capabilities of Geotech and Geoenvironmental team.
The opportunity
You'll join a global team of geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists where you will have the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the team and connect with the large global community of geo-specialists. You’ll be involved in a range of engineering projects throughout Australia, New Zealand, UK, North America and Middle East.
Your own career will benefit greatly, you will be working alongside some of the smartest engineers in the industry ensuring your design and delivery capability is excelled.
In this role you will be empowered to:
Lead a team of geotechnical engineer, geo-environmental engineer and engineering geologists and technicians to provide support to Stantec’s global operations.
Plan, coordinate, and manage a diverse range of projects.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and coordination of regional and Pune project teams.
Prepare technical correspondence, technical reports, work plans, investigations, grant applications, and project specifications including cost estimates and budgets.
Participate in proposal development, technical conference presentations, and support with general marketing and business development activities.
Coordinate multiple projects and interface with regional Stantec offices.
Manage data, QA/QC, interpretation, evaluation/comparison to applicable regulatory standards.
Provide management, guidance, training, and oversight of staff. Be an engaged leader, working alongside other teams, actively coaching, and supporting the career development of staff.
Plan and take responsibility for employee recruitment, engagement, and retention.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Strong technical skills and experience in Geotechnical engineering field
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and assignments. Must be able to successfully work both collaboratively and independently.
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills in English with excellent interpersonal skills, including an aptitude for value-based leadership and people management. Ability to effectively communicate with other technical professionals, clients, and regulatory stakeholders.
Ability to effectively discuss and make presentations related to project plans, milestone updates, and technical issues with stakeholders.
Strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams on complex, time sensitive projects of varying sizes with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments and priorities concurrently.
Education and Experience
Master’s degree qualified, ideally in Geotechnical, Civil Engineering, with 12-15 years relevant experience
Competent technically in all relevant fields of Geotechnical Engineering
Experience using relevant software- GeoStudio, Openground, Leapfrog, Plaxis etc.
Ability to interface with clients, respond quickly, and deliver projects with a supporting engineering team.
Primary Location: India | Pune
Other Locations: India | Maharashtra
Organization: Stantec IN Business Unit
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 03/07/2026 06:07:11
Req ID: 1006573
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