Senior Engineer - Tailings
Core
Design and manage tailings storage facilities and geotechnical investigations for mine waste projects, ensuring stability and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior IC geotechnical/tailings engineer
Builds
Tailings storage facility designs, geotechnical investigation reports, and construction certification
Domain
Mining and minerals / Geotechnical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
tailings storage facility design, geotechnical investigation management, foundation and embankment dam stability analysis, hydraulic analysis, water balance modeling, groundwater analysis, construction certification, multi-disciplinary team leadership, risk assessment, static and dynamic load analysis, technical writing
Preferred skills
RPEQ or CPEng registration, experience with GeoStudio and Muk3D software
Technologies
GeoStudio, Muk3D
Responsibilities
Deliver tailings storage facility and geotechnical designs including foundations, embankment dam stability, hydraulic analysis, water balance, deposition planning, and groundwater analysis; scope and manage geotechnical investigations; provide construction certification and field engineering support; lead or support multi-disciplinary teams across planning, feasibility, detailed design, construction, and closure phases; conduct surveillance inspections and risk assessments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC