Geotechnical Engineer

SLR Consulting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation and wellness initiatives

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking a highly motivated Geotechnical Engineer in Vancouver to join our Mine Waste Engineering team. The role involves developing expert solutions for tailings storage and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years in geotechnical consulting, a Bachelor’s in Civil or Geological Engineering, and experience managing projects. We offer a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $120,000, alongside a benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in geotechnical consulting with a focus on mine waste.
• Proven management of geotechnical and mine waste projects, including site investigations.
• Eligible for Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized geotechnical expertise for mine waste management.
• Develop technical work plans and coordinate site investigations.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and contracts.

Skills

Geotechnical consulting

Mine waste engineering

Project management

Technical report writing

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering

Master’s degree focused on tailings management

Job description

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), an 800+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across 20+ office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

Geotechnical Engineer

SLR Canada is looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent technical, communication, and interpersonal skills to play an important role on our Mine Waste Engineering team. The successful candidate will be a client‑focused professional and possess experience working with clients to develop technical scopes of work, prepare proposals, and successfully manage and deliver projects, meeting SLR’s high standards for quality and client service. Ideally, you’ll have experience in identifying, developing, and pursuing business opportunities, as well as in providing mentorship and staff leadership within the geotechnical team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams to provide specialized tailings and mine waste geotechnical expertise, integrating geotechnical findings with inputs from hydrotechnical, environmental, and mine planning disciplines to deliver practical and compliant design solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Demonstrate sound engineering judgment, risk management, and leadership in addressing geotechnical and operational challenges related to tailings storage facilities (TSFs), water dams, and mine waste structures.
• Provide hands‑on project management, including the development of technical work plans, design memoranda, reports, and project specifications; lead and coordinate site investigations, laboratory testing programs, and geotechnical analyses supporting tailings design, construction, and dam safety reviews.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and contracts, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
• Support SLR’s financial performance and health and safety leadership.
• Mentor junior staff, providing guidance and assisting in their development.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject‑matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long‑run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives.
• The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full‑time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications / Education / Memberships

• Minimum five years of experience in geotechnical consulting with a strong focus on mine waste and tailings engineering, including design, operation, and closure of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and related mine infrastructure. Experience with geotechnical characterization and material behavior of tailings is considered a strong asset.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering, with a Master’s degree with a focus on tailings management, dam engineering, or mine waste design preferred.
• Proven ability to plan and manage geotechnical and mine waste projects, including site investigations, laboratory testing and interpretation, slope stability and seepage analyses, drainage and foundation design, dam safety reviews, and geohazard assessments.
• Ability to work within multi‑interdisciplinary project teams for opportunity development and project execution.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligibility for registration within the relevant jurisdiction.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to mine sites and remote project locations as required.
• Broader exposure to municipal, transportation, resource and infrastructure sectors is an asset, particularly where geotechnical principles intersect with environmental and water management challenges.

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SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.