Senior Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM
Burnaby, Calgary
Workplace: HybridFull timeCAD 125,000 - 223,000 annuallyFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Technical leadership","Mentorship","Independent review","Client advisory","Collaboration"]

Lead technical delivery for conceptual through detailed designs of mine waste and water management facilities, including tailings dams and related infrastructure. Serve as Engineer of Record for tailings dams and similar embankment systems, providing expert technical advice and independent technical reviews. Mentor technical team members, collaborate with clients to develop sustainable solutions, and support AECOM’s Technical Practice Group while ensuring regulatory compliance across Canada and beyond.

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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead technical delivery for conceptual through detailed designs of mine waste and water management facilities, including tailings dams and related infrastructure. Serve as Engineer of Record for tailings dams and similar embankment systems, providing expert technical advice and independent technical reviews. Mentor technical team members, collaborate with clients to develop sustainable solutions, and support AECOM’s Technical Practice Group while ensuring regulatory compliance across Canada and beyond.
Location: Burnaby, Calgary
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead technical delivery of mine waste management and water management facility designs (tailings dams, filtered stacks, co-disposal facilities, waste dumps, and related water facilities).
  • •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 client advice on engineering matters and participate in AECOM’s Technical Practice Group.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 125,000 - 223,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsurancePaid LeaveDisability

Key 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.
  • •Valid driver’s license.
  • •Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (preferred).
Experience:8+ yearsMiningTailings managementMine waste
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Technical leadershipMentorshipIndependent reviewClient advisoryCollaboration
Licenses:Valid driver’s license
Languages:EnglishFrench

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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