Lead developer Jobs in Halifax, NS

Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in geotechnical engineering by starting with a good team. When we say that we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site and in the lab. We work indoors and out, above and below ground, over and under water, across projects large and small. From field exploration and laboratory testing to the design and construction management of complex geotechnical structures, our team does work that’s rock solid. Join our team today!

Your Opportunity

Are you an effective leader with geotechnical engineering experience? Are you interested in working with, and developing, a collaborative team that skillfully balancing competing project interests with creativity and efficiency. Together, we can build a rock-solid future. Our Dartmouth, NS office is seeking an Engineering Leader with geotechnical / materials consulting experience to build relationships internally and externally and use your engineering expertise, client relationship and account management experience to grow opportunities within our expanding team and organization. In this position you will be working in a partnership with local business leaders and will collaborate with other groups, including but not limited to Environmental Services, Transportation, Mining, Power, Oil & Gas, Buildings, and Infrastructure to enhance integrated business planning and client management.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Dartmouth, NS Geotechnical Engineering team and be responsible for the promotion of a health and safety focused mindset, resource management processes, recruitment, career development, coaching and mentoring, and leadership development.

• Lead and manage geotechnical engineering projects with support from junior professionals and peers on the team.

• Develop and maintain industry relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub-consultants, competitor /teaming partners, and potential recruits.

• Lead and coordinate business development efforts and proposals.

• Assist in the development of the annual business plan and budget for the group.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Understanding of the infrastructure market in Atlantic Canada. In particular a thorough understanding of the key business and project drivers for developing opportunities with private industry and all levels of government.

• Strong leadership and business development skills, including significant experience building and maintaining productive relationships with a client base within a client account management framework. Such experience within a consulting organization is considered a strong asset.

• Previous success in development and executing customer and market segment strategic plans is required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience delivering high quality presentations.

• The ability and willingness to travel within Canada for planned meetings or conferences. The ability to travel locally within the province to respond to project specific needs or client meetings, based on project demands.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Geological Engineering from a recognized university

• Licensed Professional Engineer with at least 5 years professional geotechnical/materials engineering experience including demonstrated leadership capabilities with an engineering consulting firm. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. 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 introduced and the role should be expected to evolve over time based on needs of the team and business. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a 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, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | NS | Dartmouth
Organization: BC-1216 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech East
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 13/08/2025 05:08:39
Req ID: 1001889