Senior Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for their Tailings and Mine Waste team in Canada. You will lead tailings dam design and serve as Engineer of Record for management projects. This role places a strong emphasis on technical leadership and project execution to ensure compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in the tailings sector, preferably with previous EOR roles. AECOM offers competitive compensation, ranging from $125,000 to $223,000, based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in the tailings and mine waste sector.
• Previous experience serving as Engineer of Record for large tailings facilities.
• 20+ years of progressive experience in tailings management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of designs of mine waste management facilities.
• Fulfill the role of Engineer of Record on tailings dams.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to team members.

Skills

Leadership

Technical direction

Project execution

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

AECOM is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Tailings and Mine Waste team in Canada to lead tailings dam design and serve as an Engineer of Record for tailings management projects across Canada and elsewhere. This role emphasizes technical leadership and project execution, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with regulatory standards in tailings management. The position may be based in any of AECOM’s Canadian offices.

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).
• Fulfill the role of Engineer of Record (EOR) on tailings dams or similar embankment systems.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to technical team members.
• Perform independent technical reviews of engineering reports and designs.
• Provide expert advice to clients on engineering matters, including compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Actively participate 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.
• Previous 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.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $125,000 to $223,000.

Benefits

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.