Senior Geotechnical Engineer

5w1 month ago

SNC-Lavalin

Vancouver, CA · Full-time · C$156,400 – C$206,000

About this role

AtkinsRéalis's Minerals and Metals team in Canada is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Global Tailings, Water and Environment (TWE) team. In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary teams in the design of civil engineering works related to mine tailings containment, contributing across all phases from concept through construction.

Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing the design of tailings storage facilities, conducting advanced analyses such as dynamic, FLAC, and liquefaction assessments, and preparing technical studies and design drawings. You will also perform dam safety reviews, tailings dam inspections, and participate actively in project meetings to provide geotechnical expertise and guidance.

You will collaborate with a team of more than 400 employees working on large-scale mining projects, from pit-to-port opportunities to metallurgical plant engineering and mine closure. The team combines global-caliber expertise to provide tailored solutions for projects of any size, scope, or complexity, working openly and transparently with teams across Canada, Brazil, and India.

This role offers the opportunity to mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate engineers while contributing to technical proposals and business development initiatives. You will be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and challenges, delivering exceptional value to clients both locally and internationally.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geological Engineering; postgraduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent experience) is strongly preferred
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario and/or other Canadian provinces
15+ years of relevant experience leading multidisciplinary teams of large- and small-scale projects within Mining and Metals
Strong technical expertise in tailings dam design and analysis, including stress-strain modeling (e.g., FLAC or equivalent), dynamic and seismic analysis, liquefaction assessment, and slope stability and seepage analysis
Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, including geotechnical, hydrology, hydrogeology, and environmental specialists

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee multidisciplinary project teams in the design of tailings storage facilities, including advanced analyses (dynamic, FLAC, liquefaction)
Collaborate in the development and optimization of tailings containment designs
Prepare and review technical studies, geotechnical investigations, design drawings, and specifications related to tailings site selection and development
Conduct and contribute to technical reviews, including peer reviews, dam safety reviews, and inspections of tailings and mine waste facilities
Participate actively in project meetings, providing geotechnical expertise and guidance
Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate engineers
Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals and business development initiatives

Benefits

Competitive compensation and employee recognition
Flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle needs
Opportunity to work on world-class mining and infrastructure projects across Canada and internationally