Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéaliss Minerals and Metals team in Canada is made up of more than 400 employees who work on large-scale projects to support mining sustainability pit-to-port opportunities metallurgical plant engineering or mine closure and capabilities in the study design and construction of mining projects across a wide range of mining and processing methods and commodities. The team combines global-caliber expertise to provide tailored solutions for projects of any size scope or complexity. We believe in working openly and transparently together delivering world-class projects. We work collaboratively with teams across the world from Canada to Brazil in the south to India in the east delivering exceptional value and innovation to our clients. To support our growth initiatives we are expanding our team and are looking for innovative forward-thinking people who enjoy challenges and want to add value to project success both locally and internationally.

We are currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Global Tailings Water and Environment (TWE) this role you will lead multidisciplinary teams in the design of civil engineering works related to mine tailings containment. Supported by intermediate and junior engineers as well as CADD technicians you will contribute across all phases of projects from concept through construction. Responsibilities will also include technical reviews tailings dam inspections dam safety reviews and studies related to mine waste facility design and construction.

This role can be based on any of the following locations: Vancouver BC; Toronto ON; Calgary AB; Edmonton AB.

Your role

• 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.

About you

• Bachelors degree in civil or Geological Engineering; postgraduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent experience) is strongly preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (.) 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
  • 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.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation employee recognition and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health wellbeing financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $156400 - $206000 annually) (Only Applicable to British Columbia and Ontario). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills experience and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender ethnic or national origin sexual identity and orientation age religion or disability but enriches itself through these differences.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 156400 - 206000