Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Tailings and Mine Waste

About the role

AECOM is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for its Tailings and Mine Waste team in Canada to lead tailings dam design and act as Engineer of Record for tailings management projects across Canada and elsewhere. The role emphasises technical leadership and project execution, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. It may be based in any of AECOM's Canadian offices.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of conceptual through detailed designs of mine waste management facilities (tailings dams, filtered stacks, co-disposal facilities, waste dumps) and water management facilities (mine water retention dams, seepage collection ponds).
• 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.
• Advise clients on engineering matters, including compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Participate in AECOM's Technical Practice Group and partner with clients on long-term, sustainable solutions.

Required profile

• 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.
• Preferred: Master's degree, 20+ years of progressive experience in tailings management, preferably in Canada, bilingualism in French and English, and a valid driver's licence.
• Preferred: proven experience leading and building multidisciplinary teams and highly collaborative attitude.

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available. AECOM uses artificial intelligence to screen applicants and final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.