Civil/Geotechnical Engineer – FIFO – Fort McMurray

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Civil/Geotechnical Engineers to join their team in a dynamic mining environment. These Fly-In Fly-Out positions offer the chance to work on-site in Fort McMurray, supporting critical projects in the Oil & Gas sector. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in civil engineering, particularly within mining contexts, and will be responsible for ensuring quality construction practices are upheld. With a focus on collaboration and professional growth, this role promises to be both challenging and rewarding, making it a perfect opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flights provided

Accommodation provided

Transportation provided

Meals provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in geotechnical or civil engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T).

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical engineering support for construction on-site.
• Carry out geotechnical investigations and quality assurance.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Geo-Slope

MineScape

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are expanding our team. Beryl has new opportunities that we are currently seeking to fill in Q1 of 2025 with our current client. Our current client is a major mining company and the successful candidates will be working on a team of professionals in an operating mine facility.

We are seeking two candidates as Civil/Geotechnical Engineers. The ideal candidates can be either an Intermediate level or Senior level of experience. Junior Engineers with at least 1 to 2 years of experience may be considered.

These are Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) positions. Candidates can be located in either Calgary, AB or Edmonton, AB and would commute to the mine site in Fort McMurray, AB on a week-on, week-off rotation. Flights, accommodation, transportation, and meals would be provided while on-site.

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate will be a professional with a minimum of 4 years experience or up to 10+ years experience, with preference given to those with experience in the Oil & Gas industry (specifically with Oilsands Mining experience). The scale of the role will be fit to the candidate's experience, so candidates with advanced Senior level experience will be geared towards a Resident Geotechnical Engineer role.

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.

Responsibilities

• Work on-site 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 engineering data analyses and determine appropriate actions for follow-up.
• Carry out geotechnical investigations, instrument installation, and construction quality assurance for dams, roads, buildings, and other mine site infrastructure.
• Assist with planning and supervising geotechnical subsurface investigations.
• Perform field and environmental investigations for gas or oil exploration and construction development projects.
• Assist with writing geotechnical reports and technical communications.
• Provide support to senior geotechnical engineer / geotechnical manager.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 4 to 10+ years' experience (preference given to Oil & Gas [Oilsands] experience in large civil earthworks construction mining related projects, which include: field construction, performance monitoring, construction quality assurance, inspection and testing).
• 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 oilsands experience is an asset.

Additional Role 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 preferred, or ability to achieve 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 you provide during the application and selection process.

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

• Applicants, please reference Beryl Job Number 2025-02FIFO-GE.

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