Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Description

• Partake in planning and coordination of research and development related to tailings and soil analysis.
• Provide practical and economic solutions to clients that differentiate the team.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging opportunities, trends, regulatory requirements and best practices e.g. ICMM, GISTM, etc.
• Act as a key technical resource for ongoing mining and dam projects across the Prairies, including work with Tailings Facility operations, planning and design.
• Contribute to the development of project proposals/cost estimates and participate in the process of securing new business opportunities or expanding the scope of existing projects.
• Application of Design Standards and Guidelines in a design and ground investigation environment.
• Complete tailings dam inspections, dam safety reviews, and other studies related to the design and behavior of tailings facilities.

Requirements

• Highly developed client management skills.
• Experienced in general geotechnical numerical software.
• Degree in civil/geological/geotechnical engineering or geology with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnical subject and have a minimum of 15 years pertinent experience.
• Understanding of complex analytical results and application for design and/or research. A strong understanding of undrained shear strength, soil loading, and liquefaction related to coarse and fine tailings review would be an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to support the development of teams.
• A valid driving license.
• Proven experience of acting in a senior role in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.
• Project management - experience and understanding of the needs and approaches to the engineering consultancy and design markets, including relationships with clients, and work planning.
• Experience acting as a senior technical expert for a site or design.
• A strong academic background with a relevant degree (ideally MSc or equivalent).
• Demonstrated local market knowledge and an established presence and reputation within the local geotechnical consulting and client network.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to peer-review and produce quality deliverables.
• Understand construction drawings and design reports to support construction and provide guidance and troubleshooting for field testing and performance of materials such as soil and concrete.
• A willingness to travel on short assignments both within Saskatchewan and nationwide.
• Professional Engineering License in Saskatchewan.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients.
• Knowledge of geotechnical software for assessing slope stability, flow and stress-strain analysis such as PLAXIS, Geostudio and Rocscience.
• Proven geotechnical design experience.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance