Tailings and Mine Waste Principal Engineer

BBA Consultants

Val-d'Or

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension and insurance plan

Opportunity to mentor the next generation

Friendly and eco-mindful workspaces

Access to a profit-sharing program

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm in Val-d'Or is seeking a Principal Engineer for mine waste management. The role involves designing systems for tailings and water management, leading project teams, and maintaining client relationships. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields and significant experience in the consulting sector. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

At least 10 years of engineering work experience.
Possess the title of engineer and be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
Experience in a consulting firm in the mining sector.

Responsibilities

Design mine tailings management systems including dams and dikes.
Manage and execute projects including quality control.
Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Technical design

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Mining or Civil Engineering

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Your future role on our team

BBA is looking for a principal engineer to support the growth of the Soil and Infrastructure group. We’re looking for someone who can take on a technical role and participate in the civil design of mine tailings facilities, waste rock piles and various water management infrastructures. Additionally, you’ll be required to supervise a project team. This position is ideal for those who are interested in a variety of technical and management tasks.

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

BBA is looking for a principal engineer to support the growth of the Soil and Infrastructure group. We’re looking for someone who can take on a technical role and participate in the civil design of mine tailings facilities, waste rock piles and various water management infrastructures. Additionally, you’ll be required to supervise a project team. This position is ideal for those who are interested in a variety of technical and management tasks.

With Us, You’ll Get The Opportunity To

Design mine tailings management systems using conventional or innovative technologies for tailings, waste rock and water management infrastructures, including dams, dikes and earthworks
Participate in the civil, geotechnical and hydrotechnical design of tailings facilities
Manage and execute projects, including quality control, and time and budget management
Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, and work with other professionals to deliver projects
Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and cost estimates
Work on business development with new and existing clients
Participate in developing a business plan for mine waste management services
Prepare and revise construction and work supervision documents for various designed infrastructures

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

Entrepreneurial spirit
Results-driven
Desire to motivate and train the next generation
Inspirational leadership
Willingness to work together while having fun
Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
Rigour and ethical
Ability to share and pass on knowledge

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Mining or Civil Engineering, or equivalent
Possess the title of engineer and be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
At least 10 years of engineering work experience
Experience in a consulting firm in the mining sector
Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships
Solid communication and soft skills
Management and leadership skills
Vast experience in project management
Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written (English and French)

With Us, You’ll Get Many Benefits

Opportunity to mentor our next generation: we invest in our people and help them develop
A corporate culture that values expertise
Participation in innovation projects
Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and where there is no sense of hierarchy
Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
Access to a profit-sharing program for all regular employees
A growing business with many opportunities
A generous pension and insurance plan
An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
At the office and on job sites, health, safety and the environment are a top priority

About BBA

For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 15 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies .

We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself . Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.

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