Senior Tailings Engineer – Field Leadership & Projects

Thurber Engineering; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Healthcare spending account

RRSP matching

Financial support for professional development

Employee and Family assistance program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Calgary, Alberta is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Tailings Engineer. Responsibilities include supporting tailings dam projects, providing technical support, and managing multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and a strong educational background. The firm offers a collaborative culture and extensive support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in the Geotechnical or Geological Engineering field.
• Local Canadian experience strongly preferred.
• Currently registered or eligible as a Professional Engineer with APEGA/EGBC.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of tailings or water embankment dam projects.
• Provide technical support and leadership on projects.
• Manage projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Analytical skills in soil mechanics

Technical writing

Interpersonal communication

Emotional intelligence

Organizational skills

Computer skills (spreadsheet and word-processing)

Education

Post-secondary program in Civil or Geological Engineering

Graduate Degree (Masters or higher)

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Calgary, Alberta is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Tailings Engineer. Responsibilities include supporting tailings dam projects, providing technical support, and managing multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and a strong educational background. The firm offers a collaborative culture and extensive support for professional development.