Senior Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible work options

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for projects across Canada. The role involves leading the design of tailings management projects and serving as Engineer of Record. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in the tailings and mine waste sector and preferably a Master’s degree in engineering.

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range of CAD 120,000 to CAD 200,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the tailings and mine waste sector.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record for large tailings facilities.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of mine waste management facilities.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on tailings dams.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to team members.

Skills

Progressive experience in tailings and mine waste sector

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Bilingualism in French and English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Canada (any AECOM Canadian office).

Job Description: Lead tailings dam design and serve as Engineer of Record for tailings management projects across Canada and elsewhere.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of conceptual through detailed designs of mine waste management facilities (e.g., tailings dams, filtered stacks, co-disposal facilities, waste dumps) and water management facilities (e.g., mine water retention dams, seepage collection ponds).
• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) on tailings dams or similar embankment systems.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to team members.
• Perform independent technical reviews of engineering reports and designs.
• Advise clients on engineering matters, including compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Participate actively in AECOM’s Technical Practice Group.
• Partner with clients to develop long-term, sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in the tailings and mine waste sector.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record for large tailings facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 20+ years of progressive experience in tailings management, preferably within Canada.
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to build strong working relationships across AECOM and with global project teams.
• Proven experience leading and building multidisciplinary teams.
• Bilingualism in French and English.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Information

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Compensation Range: CAD 120,000 – CAD 200,000 per year.

Benefits: AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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