Senior Tailings & Mine Waste Engineer – Hybrid

Careermine; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% target bonus

Profit sharing 0-10%

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Long Term Disability insurance

Teck 401(k) retirement plan

Vacation days

Sick days

Holidays

Job summary

Teck American Incorporated in Spokane, WA, is seeking a Senior Engineer, Tailings & Mine Waste to act as the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer for U.S. tailings facilities, with a focus on Pend Oreille Mine closure.

The role supports closure strategies, dam safety, and long-term performance objectives, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. The position requires extensive geotechnical expertise, leadership on closure design, governance compliance, and travel to sites roughly one week

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Environmental, Geological, or Mining Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years in geotechnical, tailings, environmental, or mining engineering.
• Registered or eligible Professional Engineer in WA, MT, MO, or BC.
• Experience leading tailings facilities transition from operation to closure.
• Experience in geotechnical data analysis, dam safety inspections, and project management.
• Experience leading external consultants and contractors.
• Knowledge of tailings governance, dam safety, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Act as RTFE for tailings facilities across the U.S. portfolio, focusing on Pend Oreille Mine.
• Lead development and implementation of tailings closure design strategies.
• Drive technical and risk-based decisions for geotechnical investigations and construction.
• Mentor geotechnical and geo-environmental aspects related to tailings and water-retaining structures.
• Participate in dam safety inspections, reviews, and governance engagements.
• Ensure OMS documentation and training are current for closure-stage facilities.
• Prepare technical and regulatory reports and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Tailings governance

Dam safety management

Leadership / mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical/Environmental/Mining Engineering

Master's degree or relevant experience (advantage)

Tools

Dam surveillance systems

Drilling & testing programs

Job description

Teck American Incorporated in Spokane, WA, is seeking a Senior Engineer, Tailings & Mine Waste to act as the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer for U.S. tailings facilities, with a focus on Pend Oreille Mine closure.

The role supports closure strategies, dam safety, and long-term performance objectives, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. The position requires extensive geotechnical expertise, leadership on closure design, governance compliance, and travel to sites roughly one week