Stantec · 1 month ago
Senior Laboratory Geotechnical Engineer
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. They are seeking a Senior Laboratory Geotechnical Engineer to assist and support their soils and rock lab in Lexington, KY, where the engineer will manage lab operations and support various infrastructure projects.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day operations of an engineering laboratory, which involves a mix of technical, managerial, and administrative duties
Managing lab staff, ensuring equipment is maintained and calibrated, overseeing inventory and procurement, maintaining safety protocols, and coordinating with engineering teams on projects and resource allocation
Support project execution including scoping laboratory testing, execution of testing, and preparation of deliverables
Manage laboratory testing project
In this role you will have the opportunity to work with engineers and other technicians performing laboratory work including testing of soils, rock, aggregate, concrete and asphalt
Lead a team performing advanced laboratory testing on soil, rock and concrete
Communicate with project managers and engineers regarding scope of services and schedule
Support maintenance, calibration, purchase, and certification of equipment
Maintain laboratory certifications for CCRL and AMRL
Hiring, mentoring, coaching, and training of technical staff as required
Perform quality control reviews of laboratory testing and reporting
Innovation of laboratory procedures and digital data collection processes
Evaluate laboratory testing rates and maintain laboratory financials
Promote safe work practices for laboratory activities
Support other civil and geotechnical engineering projects in a technical or management capacity as appropriate. Assists in planning and coordinating geotechnical field investigations
May perform limited field work related to geotechnical explorations and/or construction related activities (although field work would become more limited based on years of experience)
Reviews 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
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years' experience with laboratory soil, concrete, and rock testing methods
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Kentucky PE
Knowledge of soil, concrete and testing methods
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities
Willingness to be a team player with a strong ability to work independently
Demonstrate initiative and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Strong focus on Health and Safety
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision plans
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
Paid time off
401(k) plan
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave
Company
Stantec
Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$809.3M2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $309.3M
2023-11-20Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2023-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $250M
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EVP Finance & CFO
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