Senior Tailings Engineer — Lead Projects in Calgary

Thurber Engineering; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Professional development support

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Calgary is looking for an experienced Intermediate to Senior Tailings Engineer. This role involves supporting diverse projects focused on tailings and dam safety while providing mentorship to junior staff. Candidates should have extensive experience in geotechnical engineering and strong analytical skills. Join a supportive and collaborative team that values professional development and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Geotechnical or Geological Engineering preferred.
• Experience in consulting or mining industry highly valued.
• Comfortable working in urban and remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Support tailings and water embankment dam projects.
• Coordinate field investigations and laboratory testing.
• Manage projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Analytical skills in soil mechanics and tailings behaviour

Technical writing

Interpersonal communication

Emotional intelligence

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Post-secondary program in Civil or Geological Engineering

Graduate Degree (Masters or higher)

Tools

Geotechnical instrumentation

Numerical modeling tools

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Calgary is looking for an experienced Intermediate to Senior Tailings Engineer. This role involves supporting diverse projects focused on tailings and dam safety while providing mentorship to junior staff. Candidates should have extensive experience in geotechnical engineering and strong analytical skills. Join a supportive and collaborative team that values professional development and innovative solutions.