Senior Mine Waste Engineer | Tailings Leadership
WSP in Canada
14 days+
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Job summary
A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead innovative mine waste solutions across British Columbia and Alberta. Responsibilities include overseeing large-scale tailings projects, providing strategic direction, and mentoring junior engineers. The candidate should have 15+ years of experience in relevant engineering fields and be a registered Professional Engineer. This position offers competitive salaries and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that encourages professional growth.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive experience in tailings, mine waste, or geotechnical engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration, with recognized technical authority in mine waste engineering.
- Demonstrated success delivering complex, high-risk, and large-scale mining projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead major tailings and mine waste engineering programs.
- Develop innovative approaches to mine waste design and closure.
- Provide strategic technical direction for multidisciplinary project teams.
Skills
Tailings and mine waste engineering
Project leadership
Strategic thinking
Mentoring
Education
Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Geological, Geotechnical, Mining, or related Engineering
Job description
A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead innovative mine waste solutions across British Columbia and Alberta. Responsibilities include overseeing large-scale tailings projects, providing strategic direction, and mentoring junior engineers. The candidate should have 15+ years of experience in relevant engineering fields and be a registered Professional Engineer. This position offers competitive salaries and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that encourages professional growth.
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