Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, technical/business writing, electronic communications and presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Understanding of mining operations and tailings and mine waste management, geotechnical material characterization (particularly mined materials or borrow sources), slope stability, seismic deformation analyses, liquefaction potential, seismic hazard assessments, seepage and foundation characteristics of dams/tailings storage facilities, performance assessment, instrumentation and monitoring programs, and progressive reclamation/closure.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and work well with others to achieve group results.
• Ability to lead several projects or tasks with a sound understanding of overall goals, objectives, and costs to our clients.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and ability to make timely decisions or lead and develop others to do so.
• Provide technical, safety and logistical leadership to project teams throughout the completion of programs in various stages of development.
• Strong mentoring, collaboration and leadership skills and desire to encourage and coach staff.
• Registered Professional Engineer (Canada and/or U.S.) within applicable states or provinces where mining projects occur (or equivalent eligibility).
• Membership in professional bodies related to geotechnical engineering, tailings/water dams, and international mining.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD’s degree in geotechnical, geological, or civil or mining engineering.
• P.Eng. registered with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC), Alberta Professional Engineers Geoscientists Association (APEGA), or other Canadian jurisdiction.
• EOR or Deputy EOR experience in tailings/water dams is preferred 
• Minimum 15-20 yrs experience and proven ability to lead complex projects preferred.

 This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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