Senior Geotechnical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on significant engineering projects that positively impact communities worldwide. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, particularly in tailings management and dam safety. You'll be a vital part of a collaborative environment, providing innovative solutions and contributing to the development of project proposals. If you're passionate about making a difference and have a strong technical background, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Flexible Benefits

Employee Share Plan

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Learning and Development Opportunities

Health and Safety Focused Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Strong academic background with a relevant degree, ideally MSc or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key technical resource for mining and dam projects.
• Conduct tailings dam inspections and safety reviews.

Skills

Client Management Skills

Geotechnical Design

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Civil/Geological/Geotechnical Engineering

Postgraduate Qualification in Geotechnical Subject

Professional Engineering License in Saskatchewan

Tools

PLAXIS

Geostudio

Rocscience

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

We are looking for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer, ideally someone who has proven capability as a doer-seller with strong interpersonal, client communication skills and technical expertise. The successful applicant will have the right flare and ability to support our Geotechnical and Hydropower team in building on the existing portfolio in the Prairies, as well as opportunities to support projects across a broad spectrum of sectors within Canada and globally.

Your experience would be applied to planning, investigation, assessment, design and construction of tailings and water dams and waste storage for mining clients. Knowledge of tailings management and the current Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) would be an asset. Your role would provide opportunities to explore personal interests across various project types.

We offer a hybrid work environment with a competitive compensation and benefits package for an experienced Senior Geotechnical professional. This role can be based at any of our offices within the prairie provinces (Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Calgary or Edmonton).

Your role within the team:

• Act as a key technical resource for ongoing mining and dam projects across the Prairies, including work with Tailings Facility operations, planning and design.
• Complete tailings dam inspections, dam safety reviews, and other studies related to the design and behavior of tailings facilities.
• Knowledge of geotechnical software for assessing slope stability, flow and stress-strain analysis such as PLAXIS, Geostudio and Rocscience.
• Partake in planning and coordination of research and development related to tailings and soil analysis.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging opportunities, trends, regulatory requirements and best practices e.g. ICMM, GISTM, etc.
• Provide practical and economic solutions to clients that differentiate the team.
• Contribute to the development of project proposals/cost estimates and participate in the process of securing new business opportunities or expanding the scope of existing projects.
• Understand construction drawings and design reports to support construction and provide guidance and troubleshooting for field testing and performance of materials such as soil and concrete.
• Understanding of complex analytical results and application for design and/or research. A strong understanding of undrained shear strength, soil loading, and liquefaction related to coarse and fine tailings review would be an asset.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Degree in civil/geological/geotechnical engineering or geology with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnical subject and have a minimum of 15 years pertinent experience.
• Demonstrated local market knowledge and an established presence and reputation within the local geotechnical consulting and client network.
• Highly developed client management skills.
• Experience acting as a senior technical expert for a site or design.
• A strong academic background with a relevant degree (ideally MSc or equivalent).
• Professional Engineering License in Saskatchewan.
• Proven experience of acting in a senior role in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.
• Project management - experience and understanding of the needs and approaches to the engineering consultancy and design markets, including relationships with clients, and work planning.
• Proven geotechnical design experience.
• Application of Design Standards and Guidelines in a design and ground investigation environment.
• Experienced in general geotechnical numerical software.
• Excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to support the development of teams.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to peer-review and produce quality deliverables.
• A willingness to travel on short assignments both within Saskatchewan and nationwide.
• A valid driving license.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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.