Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Mining Tailings

Stantec; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a highly skilled Geotechnical Engineer specializing in mine tailings management. This role demands a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical specialization and a minimum of 15 years of experience in the mining industry. Responsibilities include designing tailings storage facilities and conducting risk assessments. Proficiency in geotechnical software such as GEO-SLOPE and AutoCAD is essential. Fluency in both French and English is required. Join the team to contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering focused on mining.
• Experience in the design and management of tailings storage facilities.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan tailings storage facilities and water management systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and perform dam safety reviews.
• Prepare high-quality engineering reports that meet technical requirements.

Skills

Geotechnical characterization

Design of tailings storage facilities

Management of waste rock dumps

Proficiency in GEO-SLOPE

Fluent in French and English

Education

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

PhD in Civil Engineering

Tools

GEO-SLOPE

AutoCAD

FLAC

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a highly skilled Geotechnical Engineer specializing in mine tailings management. This role demands a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical specialization and a minimum of 15 years of experience in the mining industry. Responsibilities include designing tailings storage facilities and conducting risk assessments. Proficiency in geotechnical software such as GEO-SLOPE and AutoCAD is essential. Fluency in both French and English is required. Join the team to contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic environment.