Senior Environmental Engineer

7 days ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Torus Talent Full time $120,000 - $140,000 per year

Position Overview

Our client, a project delivery and engineering group supporting the development of a major potash asset in the United States, is seeking an Environmental Engineer to assist with environmental permitting, planning, and management activities during the next phase of project development.

This position will play a key role in ensuring environmental compliance and supporting the design and implementation of environmental management plans for the project. The successful candidate will work closely with internal engineering teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies to guide permitting efforts and support the responsible development of a large-scale potash operation.

Based in downtown Vancouver, this role offers flexibility to join as either a full-time employee or independent contractor, with occasional travel to the project site in Utah.

Further Responsibilities Include the Following

  • Support environmental permitting processes at the federal, state, and local levels.
  • Develop and implement environmental management and monitoring plans.
  • Coordinate with engineering, geology, and hydrogeology teams to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
  • Prepare technical reports, environmental documentation, and permit applications.
  • Liaise with environmental consultants and regulators to ensure timely approvals.
  • Identify and assess potential environmental risks associated with construction and operations.
  • Contribute to sustainability and environmental performance initiatives across the project.
  • Conduct or support occasional site visits to monitor field activities and verify environmental compliance.
  • Maintain documentation and contribute to environmental reporting requirements.

Ideal Candidate Requirements

  • Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
  • P.Eng certification is required.
  • 10+ years of experience in environmental permitting, compliance, or management within mining, oil and gas, or large-scale industrial projects.
  • Familiarity with U.S. permitting processes or previous experience on cross-border projects considered an asset.
  • Strong understanding of environmental impact assessments, water management, and reclamation planning.
  • Proven ability to prepare environmental management plans and related technical documentation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet project deadlines.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to the project site in Utah.

Why This Opportunity

  • Contribute to the environmental development of a flagship North American potash project.
  • Work in a hybrid structure with a downtown Vancouver office base.
  • Flexibility to join as an employee or independent contractor.
  • Competitive compensation structure aligned with project phase.
  • Opportunity to work directly with experienced project leadership and technical experts.

Interested candidates
are encouraged to send their resume in Word format to this posting or email

. Torus and our clients are equal opportunity employers. Due to the time-sensitive nature of this requirement, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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