Mining engineer Jobs in Edmonton, AB

EDMONTON

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. We have over 63,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000 people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

The Opportunity :

WSP is currently seeking Senior Geotechnical Engineers to join our team in Edmonton.

The Alberta Geotechnical group is involved in a range of projects from conventional to leading-edge complex assignments in the area of foundations, infrastructure and transportation; design of oil sands and tailings dams, pit walls and waste dump structures in the mining industry; and slope assessment and stabilization work related to geohazards.

The diversity in projects and complexity provides the opportunity for a rewarding career in one or more practice areas of choice.

We are currently looking for Senior level Geotechnical Engineers to add to the Edmonton group in the following practice areas :

• Tailings dams / mining,
• Foundations / infrastructure, and
• Geohazards / stabilization

To succeed in this role, you'll have a strong understanding of geotechnical engineering and engineering geology, as well as proven project / client management, and communication skills. In return, you'll play a key role in the organization to deliver and / or review high-quality engineering services and solutions to our clients.

If you have a proven track record in the geotechnical / geological consulting environment, this opportunity will provide both professional and personal satisfaction and opportunities for growth.

In addition to challenge, we offer :

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A day in the life :

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with WSP, you'll have the opportunity to :

What you'll bring to WSP ...

A university degree with a minimum of an undergraduate degree (preferably with a Masters or Ph.D. degree) in civil (geotechnical) or geological engineering from an accredited university.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

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