Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings & TSF Lead

Ausenco; Denver (CO); Hybride; USD 168 000 - 236 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career advancement

Hybrid work model

Parental leave benefits

Wellness program

Accessible leadership team

Résumé du poste

Ausenco in Denver seeks a Principal Geotechnical Engineer (EOR) to lead engineer of record on tailings and mine infrastructure projects across North America. The role requires extensive geotechnical design, expertise in TSFs, and input across capital construction and closure.

Candidates will bring PE, 20+ years in mining geotech, familiarity with GISTM and tools GeoStudio/FLAC/PLAXIS, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 20+ years geotechnical engineering experience in mining.
• Experience as Engineer of Record (EOR) for TSFs and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with international tailings guidelines (GISTM, CDA, ANCOLD).
• Proficient in slope stability, seepage, and settlement modeling tools.

Responsabilités

• Serve as Engineer of Record (EoR) on tailings and mine infrastructure projects across North America.
• Lead the planning, design, and construction management of TSFs.
• Oversee technical assessments including slope stability, seepage, settlement modeling, and water balance studies.
• Provide clear technical direction and ensure compliance with design intent.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, and internal teams to provide expert recommendations.
• Champion risk management, QA/QC, and engineering governance.
• Mentor junior geotechnical staff and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Travel to client sites within the USA and internationally to support project activities.

Connaissances

Geotechnical exp 20+

EOR experience

Leadership skills

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

PE designation (P.Eng./PE)

Geotechnical/Civil Eng degree

Outils

GeoStudio

FLAC

PLAXIS

Description du poste

Ausenco in Denver seeks a Principal Geotechnical Engineer (EOR) to lead engineer of record on tailings and mine infrastructure projects across North America. The role requires extensive geotechnical design, expertise in TSFs, and input across capital construction and closure.

Candidates will bring PE, 20+ years in mining geotech, familiarity with GISTM and tools GeoStudio/FLAC/PLAXIS, and strong leadership.