Senior Mine Waste Engineer | Tailings Leadership

WSP in Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 194,700 - 257,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead innovative mine waste projects. This role requires 15+ years of experience in tailings and mine waste engineering, along with a strong educational background in relevant fields. The successful candidate will shape technical direction, enhance client partnerships, and contribute to sustainable solutions. Competitive compensation ranging from $194,700 to $257,900 for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in tailings, mine waste, or geotechnical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration with recognized authority in mine waste engineering.
• Demonstrated success in delivering complex, high-risk mining projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead major tailings and mine waste engineering programs.
• Develop innovative approaches to mine waste design.
• Provide technical direction for multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Tailings engineering

Mine waste engineering

Geotechnical engineering

Leadership

Environmental risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geological, Geotechnical, Mining, or related Engineering discipline

Master's or PhD in relevant field

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead innovative mine waste projects. This role requires 15+ years of experience in tailings and mine waste engineering, along with a strong educational background in relevant fields. The successful candidate will shape technical direction, enhance client partnerships, and contribute to sustainable solutions. Competitive compensation ranging from $194,700 to $257,900 for the right candidate.