Civil / Geotechnical Engineer

Beryl Mining Services Ltd.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beryl Mining Services Ltd. is looking for a Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The role involves providing engineering support for construction, managing waste, and performing analyses on site. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, be a registered Professional Engineer in Alberta, and possess 3 to 7+ years of relevant experience, particularly in oil sands operations.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, particularly in oil sands.
• Experience in mining setup, overseeing civil construction, and managing mine waste.
• Proficient in geotechnical reporting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical support and ensure construction quality standards are met.
• Conduct onsite analyses and geotechnical investigations.
• Assist with technical communication and report writing.

Skills

Soil mechanics

Rock mechanics

Data analysis

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer registration (P.Eng)

Tools

Geo-Slope

MineScape

AutoCAD

Job description

We are looking to increase our staff. We are seeking one candidates as a Geotechnical Engineer. The positions can be either a Junior or an Intermediate level of experience. The ideal candidate will be a professional with a minimum of 3 years experience or up to 7+ years experience, with preference given to those with experience in the Oil & Gas industry (specifically with Oil Sands Mining experience). (The scale of the role will be fit to the candidates experience). This position is for work in Fort McMurray, and the candidate must relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.

The ideal candidate will have experience with civil engineering and construction oversight within an operating mine, including construction oversight; mine waste and tailings design; understanding of soil mechanics and rock mechanics; slope stability analysis; seepage analysis; design of large scale construction features for mining sites (tailings dam and containment structures; roads and pipelines; waste storage; ore stockpiles; reclamation); proficient in mining software (including MineScape; MineSight; AutoCAD; Geo-Slope); data analysis; communication skills; and report writing ability.

Our current client is a major mining company and the successful candidate will be working on a team of professionals in an operating Mine facility. As this is a Fort McMurray, AB based position, the roster is 5 days on and 2 days off.

Major Responsibilities

· Work onsite - providing geotechnical engineer support for construction and ensure quality work is being followed to specifications

· Provide geotechnical engineering support to mine waste and tailings management projects

· Carry out on-site engineering data analyses and determine appropriate actions for follow-up

· Carry out geotechnical investigations, instrument installation, and construction quality assurance for dams; roads; building and other mine site infrastructure

· Assist with planning and supervising geotechnical subsurface investigations

· Assist with writing geotechnical reports and technical communications;

· Provide support to senior geotechnical engineer / geotechnical manager

Qualifications and Experience

· Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (geotechnical, civil or a related field)

Registered as a Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)

· 3 to 7+ years of experience (preference given to Oil & Gas [Oil Sands] experience in large civil earthworks construction mining related projects, which include: field construction, performance monitoring, construction quality assurance, inspection and testing)

· Perform field and environmental investigations for Gas or Oil exploration and construction development projects

· Proficient in engineering software (Geo-Slope; MineScape; AutoCAD; Microsoft Office)

· Skilled in data interpretation; analysis and correlation

· Ability to work independently as well as in a small team setting; and foster effective working relationships with their peers

· Previous experience in Oil Sands operations will be an asset.

Additional Information:

· Only candidates who are legally permitted to work in Canada will be considered.

· Registration with APEGA is a condition of employment

· Professional Designation of P.Eng is required

· This position will require successful completion of background reference checks as well as education and credentials verification

By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process.

Applicants, please reference Beryl Job Number: 2025-04FTMCM-GE

Thank you for your interest. We only accept direct applications from candidates, we do not respond to inquiries from other employment agencies.

Beryl Mining Services is an equal opportunity employer, and is proud to encourage and support diversity and inclusion in the mining industry.

Check out our website:

https://berylmining.ca/