Senior Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer
Core
Design and manage Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) and Water Storage Facilities (WSF) for mining clients, ensuring safety and compliance with evolving standards.
Role type
Senior IC geotechnical/tailings engineer
Builds
Tailings storage facility designs, dam safety assessments, mine closure plans, and civil infrastructure for mining operations
Domain
Mining, geotechnical engineering, tailings management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Geotechnical engineering, tailings engineering, dam design, site characterization, instrumentation monitoring, engineering report writing, numerical modeling, GIS/CAD software proficiency, knowledge of dam safety guidelines (ANCOLD, GISTM, CDA, WA-DMR)
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in civil/geotechnical engineering, professional registration, numerical modeling tools expertise
Technologies
Muk3D, QGIS, 12d, AutoCAD, Civil3D
Responsibilities
Perform civil/geotechnical/tailings dam design, conduct geotechnical analyses using software packages, develop instrumentation monitoring systems, prepare engineering reports and design calculations, support project management and proposal preparation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC