Tailings Engineer
Core
Design and construction of tailings residue and waste storage facilities, water management structures, and associated mine infrastructure.
Role type
Tailings Engineer (Civil/Geotechnical)
Builds
Tailings dams, waste storage facilities, spillways, diversion channels, and pipelines for mining and energy resources.
Domain
Mining and Energy Resources
Required skills
Geotechnical analysis, facility design, field investigation planning, engineering reporting, bulk earthworks supervision, regulatory compliance (ANCOLD/ICOLD/GISTM/CDA), geotechnical software proficiency
Preferred skills
CPEng/RPEQ certification, proposal writing, client relationship management, autonomous work
Technologies
GeoStudio, Rocscience, MUK3D, AutoCAD, MS Office
Responsibilities
Plan and supervise field investigations (mapping, drilling, sampling); analyze and design mine waste management facilities; prepare engineering reports, drawings, and specifications; monitor bulk earthworks construction for quality assurance; support project and client management
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC