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INTRODUCTION

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Stantec is seeking a safety-focused leader with construction field experience to oversee construction quality control (QA/QC) on a mine remediation project near Spokane, Washington. This person will work onsite daily, directing a team that verifies that construction meets design specifications while working alongside the client and various contractors. This is a full-time onsite role. Qualified candidates will have relevant field experience and a degree in engineering or geology; an associate’s degree with strong surveying skills; a professional surveying license; or comparable, relevant work experience meeting job requirements. These roles include leadership, daily interaction with the client, and seeing years of geotechnical engineering and mine reclamation design implemented. Work shift is 4 days per week working 10-hour shifts plus a one-hour drive each way for a total of 48 hours per week.

The QA/QC Engineering Technician will be expected to identify problems, deficiencies, and design deviations, and develop potential courses of action to address these issues, while communicating and articulating them to the client, construction contractor, and Stantec leadership. Strong leadership of the Stantec field team is essential to the success of this position and will involve delegation of tasks based upon the skills of team-members, clear communication, and attention to detail. Applicants who have a proven track record of leading by example will be prioritized.

• A dynamic individual who can arrive on site and on time in a rugged environment and meet the mental and physical challenges this position demands.
• Working daily with a large group of individuals with varied personalities and backgrounds.
• Traversing steep slopes, sometimes multiple times per day.
• The ability to safely drive and work around heavy equipment.
• Lead and attend daily, weekly, and monthly meetings.
• Curiosity and creativity that helps contribute to the success of a large, multi-year reclamation project that benefits the local community and environment.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented in both verbal and written communication, data collection, and data review.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• The selected candidate must be an organized individual with the ability to work on multiple project tasks and deliverables simultaneously.

This position regularly interacts with both internal and external personnel on and off site and includes clients, regulators and members of business and professional organizations.

Specific activities to be performed by the applicant include:

• Creating and maintaining a high-functioning safety culture, tracking compliance with safe work practices and adhering to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner. OSHA HAZWOPER and supervisor training will be required.
• Use of and mastery of an array of field equipment, including Trimble survey equipment, portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, and electronic density gauge.
• Contributing to design solutions, as-built construction records, and other field engineering activities utilizing AutoCAD Civil3D and Trimble Business Center software.
• Planning, coordinating, directing, and executing Stantec QA/QC field team activities and documentation, including field observations, sample collection, field testing (as required), and daily field reports.
• Reviewing and responding to technical memoranda, requests for information (RFIs), as well as detailed as-built reports pertaining to the project construction activities.
• Providing supervision and direction for various QA/QC activities including sample collection, gradation analyses, material density testing, and surveying.
• Interacting daily with client management, engineering, and field staff to plan and execute field engineering and CQA activities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum an associate’s degree in a relevant program with strong construction management or surveying skills, professional surveying license; or comparable, relevant work experience meeting job requirements.
• B.S. in engineering or geology preferred.
• 4-8 years of work experience — including field work — on environmental, civil and/or geotechnical engineering projects, focusing on detailed design, site investigation, and technical communication. Preference given to mine remediation/reclamation related work experience, as well as survey experience.
• Exceptional technical writing, verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional technical leadership abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in the field at remote sites.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience using typical professional software packages including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

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.

PAY RANGE

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas - $84,700.00 - $122,800.00 Annually

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) 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.

LOCATION

Primary Location: United States | WA | Spokane

ORGANIZATION: 2242 E&R-US Northwest-Spokane WA

EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular

BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: New Position

TRAVEL: No

SCHEDULE: Full time

JOB POSTING: 25/02/2026 04:02:27

REQ ID: 1004485

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