Water Resources Chief Engineer: Mine Water Strategy Lead

Teck Resources Limited; Logan Lake; On-site; CAD 138,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Teck Resources Limited, at Highland Valley Copper in Logan Lake, BC, is seeking a Chief Engineer, Water Resources to lead site-wide water planning and risk management. You will oversee modelling, infrastructure design, and regulatory compliance, coordinating teams and consultants in a safety-focused environment.

The role requires a strong technical background, 10+ years in water management, and a collaborative leadership style to drive strategic water initiatives across mine operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in water resources, civil, environmental, or a related engineering discipline.
• Registered, or eligible to register, with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) as a P. Eng.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in water management, planning, or related field.
• Strong technical background in water modelling, planning, and infrastructure design.
• Demonstrated experience in technical leadership.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, environmental, and operational water requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to integrate key stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on data quality and operational value.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures, perform regular Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) field visits.
• Develop and maintain relationships with management, technical and operational staff
• Lead the water planning function under Integrated Planning & Production
• Develop and maintain site-wide water management strategies and plans
• Provide technical oversight and direction for water modelling
• Ensure QA/QC and professional review of all water-related work, including consultant deliverables
• Ensure monitoring programs and performance tracking support compliance and decision-making
• Lead water risk identification, assessment, and integration into planning processes
• Coordinate water-related activities across operations, sustainability, and corporate teams
• Mentor and supervise the existing water planning team
• Ownership of infrastructure strategies required for current operations and Mine Life Extension
• Leading CAPEX and OPEX planning for water resources activities

Skills

Water resources engineering

Leadership

Water modelling

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Data quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in water resources / civil / environmental engineering

EGBC P.Eng. eligible/registered

Job description

Teck Resources Limited, at Highland Valley Copper in Logan Lake, BC, is seeking a Chief Engineer, Water Resources to lead site-wide water planning and risk management. You will oversee modelling, infrastructure design, and regulatory compliance, coordinating teams and consultants in a safety-focused environment.

The role requires a strong technical background, 10+ years in water management, and a collaborative leadership style to drive strategic water initiatives across mine operations.