Geotechnical Engineering Expert for Mining Projects

1 week ago


Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Knight Piesold Consulting Full time

About Knight Piésold

Knight Piésold is a global engineering consulting firm with over 100 years of experience. We have been recognized for having an exceptional workplace for our employees. Our workload focuses on the mining sector and includes exciting projects and new mining developments around the world that will support the global energy transition.

We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our North Bay office to support our projects. This position will allow you to work with a great team, where you can advance your professional career in a dynamic consulting environment with unique opportunities to work on innovative, award-winning projects around the world.

At Knight Piésold, we believe in the one-team approach, with everyone working together towards a shared goal. Our professional staff develop their skills through working on diverse projects and collaborating with top professionals in the industry while benefiting from our strong knowledge-sharing culture and mentoring program.

Salary Information

The estimated base pay range for this position is $108,000 to $135,000 CAD. The salary offered will be dependent on relevant knowledge, experience, and skill level. Total compensation and benefits also include:

  • A comprehensive health and wellness package (Health, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account, EFAP, etc.)
  • An employer RRSP contribution
  • Eligibility for a profit sharing bonus and other uplifts
  • Additional paid days off and office closure between December 25th and January 1st
  • Social events throughout the year
  • Maternity/Paternity leave top-ups

Job Requirements

This position requires:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree with a specialization in geotechnical engineering
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer in Ontario
  • A strong technical design background in geotechnical analyses and project management experience
  • A minimum of 10 years of applicable engineering experience, specifically related to mining and/or infrastructure project development. Work experience should include:
    • Geotechnical investigations and reporting
    • Geotechnical analyses and foundation assessments
    • Tailings and water management feasibility studies, design, and operational support
    • Dam and embankment design, analyses, and monitoring
    • Construction material evaluations
    • Civil/earthworks construction monitoring and project management
    • Preparation of design reports, drawings, and technical specifications
  • Candidates must be interested in working with multi-disciplinary teams in the mining, hydropower, or water infrastructure sectors. The position may include domestic and international travel to support projects and client needs.

Why Work at Knight Piésold?

We place an emphasis on developing practical solutions to meet the needs of our clients. Preference will be given to individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills in addition to strong technical competence.

About Us

Knight Piésold is committed to employment equity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.



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