Geotechnical Tailings Engineer

4 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada WSP Canada Full time
About the Opportunity

At WSP Canada, we're committed to growing and developing our expertise in Mining, providing trusted engineering design solutions for clients across multiple industries. Our team is expanding, and we're seeking a Mine Tailings Engineer to join our group in Western Canada.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive forward our ambitious plans to enhance our Mine service offering in the province through collaboration with a close-knit team of engineering specialists, professionals, and technical staff.
  • Support a wide variety of tailings storage facilities and waste rock spoils projects, including dam safety inspections and reviews, field investigation, laboratory testing and interpretation, design and construction.
  • Participate in project tasks such as geotechnical analysis (e.g., stability, seepage, thermal, tailings deposition), interpretation of data, development of recommendations, and preparation of proposals and reports for tailings storage facilities and waste rock spoils.
  • Collaborate with mining teams from different disciplines and mentor junior engineers.
  • Participate in and promote a safety-first culture.
Requirements
  • 1 to 5 years of relevant experience working in a consulting engineering or mining industry environment.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering, post-graduate degree is an asset.
  • Eligible to register or currently registered as a Professional Engineer in a Canadian province or territory.
  • Strong technical writing, interpersonal communication, and emotional intelligence.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Be able to work in and/or lead diverse teams and collaborate with interdisciplinary project teams.
  • Strong, client-focused project management skills.
  • Sound knowledge in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.
  • Ability to think critically and problem solve.
  • Ability to effectively delegate work.
  • French or Spanish language skills (verbal and written) would be an asset.
  • Commitment to safe work practices for yourself and your colleagues.
  • Advanced experience with MS Excel and VBA customization would be an asset.
  • Experience with tailings deposition software (Muk3D) would be an asset.
  • Experience with mine planning software (MineScape, MineSight, Surpac), AutoCAD, Civil3D would be an asset.
About WSP Canada

WSP Canada is one of the world's leading professional services firms, committed to future-proofing our cities and environments. With over 12,000 people in Canada, we're involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks.

We value our people and our reputation, are locally dedicated with international scale, future-focused, and challenge the status quo. We foster collaboration in everything we do and have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

Please note that health and safety is a core paramount value of WSP Canada. We expect all employees to comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times, as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

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