Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Mine Tailings)

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 156,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Generous time-off policies

Employee recognition

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. seeks a Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Mine Tailings) to lead tailings storage facility design and related analyses across Canada. You will mentor junior staff and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technical solutions from concept through construction.

The role requires a P.Eng., 15+ years in mining/geotechnical projects, and strong leadership and communication skills. Hybrid work options and BC tax-advantaged pay apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Geological Engineering; postgraduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario and/or other Canadian provinces.
• 15+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams on mining and metals projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams in tailings storage facility design, including dynamic analyses (FLAC) and liquefaction assessments.
• Collaborate in development and optimization of tailings containment designs.
• Prepare and review technical studies, geotechnical investigations, drawings and specifications for tailings sites.
• Conduct and contribute to technical reviews, dam safety reviews, and inspections of tailings facilities.
• Participate in project meetings, providing geotechnical expertise and guidance.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers.
• Contribute to preparation of technical proposals and business development.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or geological engineering

Postgraduate degree in geotechnical engineering

P.Eng. license (Ontario)

Tools

FLAC

Seismic analysis software

Slope stability tools

Job description

Job Description Overview

AtkinsRéalis’s Minerals and Metals team in Canada is made up of more than 400 employees who work on large-scale projects to support mining sustainability, pit-to-port opportunities, metallurgical plant engineering, or mine closure and capabilities in the study, design, and construction of mining projects across a wide range of mining and processing methods and commodities. The team combines global-caliber expertise to provide tailored solutions for projects of any size, scope, or complexity. We believe in working openly and transparently, together, delivering world-class projects. We work collaboratively with teams across the world, from Canada to Brazil in the south to India in the east, delivering exceptional value and innovation to our clients. To support our growth initiatives, we are expanding our team and are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenges and want to add value to project success, both locally and internationally.

We are currently seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Mine Tailings) to join our Global Tailings, Water and Environment (TWE) team. In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary teams in the design of civil engineering works related to mine tailings containment. Supported by intermediate and junior engineers as well as CADD technicians, you will contribute across all phases of projects, from concept through construction. Responsibilities will also include technical reviews, tailings dam inspections, dam safety reviews, and studies related to mine waste facility design and construction. This role can be based on any of the following locations: Vancouver, BC; Toronto, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multidisciplinary project teams in the design of tailings storage facilities, including advanced analyses (dynamic, FLAC, liquefaction).
• Collaborate in the development and optimization of tailings containment designs.
• Prepare and review technical studies, geotechnical investigations, design drawings, and specifications related to tailings site selection and development.
• Conduct and contribute to technical reviews, including peer reviews, dam safety reviews, and inspections of tailings and mine waste facilities.
• Participate actively in project meetings, providing geotechnical expertise and guidance.
• Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate engineers.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals and business development initiatives.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Geological Engineering; postgraduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent experience) is strongly preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario and/or other Canadian provinces.
• 15+ years of relevant experience leading multidisciplinary teams of large-and-small-scale projects within Mining and Metals.
• Strong technical expertise in tailings dam design and analysis, including:
  • Stress-strain modeling (e.g., FLAC or equivalent)
  • Dynamic and seismic analysis
  • Liquefaction assessment
  • Slope stability and seepage analysis
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, including geotechnical, hydrology, hydrogeology, and environmental specialists.

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $156,400 - $200,000 annually) (Only Applicable to British Columbia). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.