Geotechnical Engineer

Beryl Mining Services Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining sector is seeking two Geotechnical Engineers to join their team in Calgary. The ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant experience, particularly in Oil & Gas. Responsibilities include providing geotechnical support and conducting data analyses for mining projects. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities for advancement within a major oil & gas client.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience preferred in Oil & Gas.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T).

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical engineering support to mine waste and tailings management projects.
• Assist with writing geotechnical reports and technical communications.
• Carry out engineering data analyses and design work.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MineScape

MineSight

AutoCAD

Geo-Slope

Job description

Beryl Mining Services Ltd. provided pay range

This range is provided by Beryl Mining Services Ltd.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$85,000.00 / yr - CA$160,000.00 / yr

We are expanding our team. We have new opportunities that are available with our current client. There are opportunities for Geotechnical Engineers / Civil Engineers, and we are looking for highly motivated candidates to fill 2 open spots. The positions will be working in Calgary, AB; and expected start dates are ASAP (starting in Q2 2025).

The ideal candidate will be an Intermediate Engineer professional with at least 5 years of professional experience, with preference given to those with experience in the Oil & Gas industry (specifically with Oil Sands Mining experience). This position is based in Calgary, AB., (work is expected to be from a downtown office, with options to work from home part-time), and will be working directly with our team of mining professionals. The candidate will have experience with 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 client is a major oil & gas company and the successful candidate will be working on a team that assists the Geotechnical Engineering manager on various projects. This opportunity will offer exceptional learning opportunity as well as opportunity for advancement. Many of our past employees have since moved into fulltime roles with our client.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical engineering support to mine waste and tailings management projects
• Carry out engineering data analyses and design work for projects at stages ranging from scoping to detailed engineering and construction
• Possibly some travel to mine sites to carry out geotechnical investigations, instrument installation, and construction quality assurance for dams
• 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)
• Minimum of 4 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
• 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
• 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.

BERYL Job # 2025-CGY-0417-FHZ

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-CGY-0417-FHZ

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

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Science, and Consulting

Mining and Oil, Gas, and Mining

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