Senior Geotechnical Specialist Engineer

2 weeks ago

Calgary AB, Canada Suncor Full time

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.


Are you looking for a new opportunity where you will be responsible for managing the geotechnical risks associated with waste dumps, tailing facilities (dams), and mine pit walls through their lifecycle? The Specialist Geotechnical Engineer is Suncor’s subject matter expert on the geotechnical aspects of these mine and tailings structures within their assigned area of accountability at Suncor. To accomplish this responsibility, you will work closely with the design consultant (Designer of Record) and be knowledgeable in all design, construction and performance information.


This falls under the oversight of the Principal Geotechnical Engineering for support and senior technical accountability. Other supporting resources for this role include an organizational matrix of geotechnical engineering roles including the Geotechnical Advisor, the Resident Geotechnical Engineer(RGE) responsible for field surveillance and construction QA, and other supporting engineers.



Minimum 10 years relevant engineering experience in large civil earthworks and/or mining projects, which include, design, construction, performance, and operations
Engineering degree in Civil/Geological/Mining engineering, master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering considered an asset
Presently registered or eligible to register immediately as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, and capability with AutoCAD and geotechnical modelling software considered an asset (Geostudio, FLAC, etc.).
Effective communicator with strong technical, oral, and written communication skills
Proven project management skills and leadership abilities, at the level required for the role
Take a lead role in working with an integrated team (schedulers, planners, operations, regulatory, etc.) to deliver a fit for purpose design that is operationally sound, constructable, meets design and regulatory objectives, and is defendable with respect to geotechnical failure modes
Engage and manage Designers of Record (Consultants) in the development of effective designs for Suncor’s tailings facilities and earthen structures
Manage design work for your structures so that it meets the regulatory, operating, and sustainability requirements of Suncor while:

meeting the design objectives and project timelines
communicating design developments and working effectively with mine and tailings planning groups to advance designs
Provide detailed design reports for regulatory applications
Manage the quality and completeness of the IFC drawings which meets constructability and execution requirements
Support the RGE in managing field surveillance and construction QA for ongoing construction
Manage the work of any supporting staff acting on the behalf of the EoR for quality and completeness of their work
Mentor supporting staff to aid in their technical development and advancement
You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.This is an office-based role, hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
Travel to site is required to support the work.
offshore oil and gas; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations). With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.


We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship).

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