Senior Geotechnical Engineer

5w1 month ago

AECOM

Mississauga, CA · Full-time · C$110,000 – C$140,000

About this role

AECOM is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Tailings and Mine Waste team in Canada. In this role, you will lead tailings dam design and serve as an Engineer of Record for tailings management projects across Canada and beyond. This is an opportunity to deliver a better world through critical infrastructure work.

Day-to-day responsibilities include leading the technical delivery of conceptual through detailed designs of mine waste and water management facilities. You will provide technical direction and mentorship to team members, perform independent technical reviews, and offer expert advice on regulatory compliance. The role demands technical excellence and a commitment to safety and sustainability.

You will join a global team of over 50,000 professionals, collaborating with clients and colleagues to solve the world’s most complex challenges. AECOM’s Technical Practice Group offers a platform to share knowledge and drive innovation. The position may be based in any Canadian office, providing flexibility across the country.

With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, AECOM’s services are in high demand. This role offers the chance to build legacies for future generations while advancing your career in a trusted infrastructure consulting firm. Join us in delivering a better world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
8+ years of progressive experience in the tailings and mine waste sector.
Previous experience serving as Engineer of Record for large tailings facilities.
Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (preferred).
Highly collaborative, with the ability to build strong working relationships across AECOM and with global project teams (preferred).
Proven experience leading and building multidisciplinary teams (preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead the technical delivery of conceptual through detailed designs of mine waste management facilities, including tailings dams, filtered stacks, co-disposal facilities, and waste dumps.
Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) on tailings dams or similar embankment systems.
Provide technical direction and mentorship to technical team members.
Perform independent technical reviews of engineering reports and designs.
Provide expert advice to clients on engineering matters, including compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
Actively participate in AECOM’s Technical Practice Group.
Partner with clients to develop long-term, sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
Flexibility to work from any AECOM Canadian office location.
Opportunity to contribute to world-changing infrastructure projects as part of a global team.