Permafrost Mining Geotechnical Engineer

2 days ago

Calgary, AB, Canada WSP Global Inc. Full-time $123,000 - $163,000/year

Shape mining and infrastructure solutions with WSP through permafrost engineering, geotechnical investigations, and thermal modelling. Work from an Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba office.

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will collaborate with WSP’s Prairies & North Ground Engineering team on complex cold-region projects. The work includes mining earth structures, foundations, roads, landfills, pit walls, waste dumps, and tailings dykes. You will provide technical leadership while reviewing deliverables, supporting clients, and mentoring developing professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct investigations and assessments for permafrost projects
  • Apply instrumentation, construction monitoring, and thermal analysis
  • Support design and review of mining earth structures
  • Produce technical specifications, drawings, reports, and evaluations
  • Guide junior and intermediate professionals through technical review

Requirements:

  • 12+ years of relevant geotechnical engineering and design experience
  • Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering
  • Permafrost, cold-region, mining, or earth-structure experience
  • Knowledge of slope stability, seepage, deformation, and geohazards
  • Eligibility for Canadian Professional Engineer registration

Use permafrost engineering, mining earth-structure, thermal analysis, and technical leadership skills to deliver WSP’s northern projects.