About the role

Senior Geotechnical Engineer supporting geotechnical and hydropower projects across Canada. Acting as key technical resource for mining and dam projects within Prairie provinces.

Responsibilities

Act as a key technical resource for ongoing mining and dam projects across the Prairies, including work with Tailings Facility operations, planning and design.
Complete tailings dam inspections, dam safety reviews, and other studies related to the design and behavior of tailings facilities.
Knowledge of geotechnical software for assessing slope stability, flow and stress-strain analysis such as PLAXIS, Geostudio and Rocscience.
Partake in planning and coordination of research and development related to tailings and soil analysis.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging opportunities, trends, regulatory requirements and best practices e.g. ICMM, GISTM, etc.
Provide practical and economic solutions to clients that differentiate the team.
Contribute to the development of project proposals/cost estimates and participate in the process of securing new business opportunities or expanding the scope of existing projects.
Understand construction drawings and design reports to support construction and provide guidance and troubleshooting for field testing and performance of materials such as soil and concrete.
Understanding of complex analytical results and application for design and/or research.
A strong understanding of undrained shear strength, soil loading, and liquefaction related to coarse and fine tailings review would be an asset.

Degree in civil/geological/geotechnical engineering or geology with a post graduate qualification in a geotechnical subject and have a minimum of 15 years pertinent experience.
Demonstrated local market knowledge and an established presence and reputation within the local geotechnical consulting and client network.
Highly developed client management skills.
Experience acting as a senior technical expert for a site or design.
A strong academic background with a relevant degree (ideally MSc or equivalent).
Professional Engineering License in Saskatchewan.
Proven experience of acting in a senior role in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment.
Project management - experience and understanding of the needs and approaches to the engineering consultancy and design markets, including relationships with clients, and work planning.
Proven geotechnical design experience.
Application of Design Standards and Guidelines in a design and ground investigation environment.
Experienced in general geotechnical numerical software.
Excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to support the development of teams.
Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients.
Excellent report writing skills with the ability to peer-review and produce quality deliverables.
A willingness to travel on short assignments both within Saskatchewan and nationwide.
A valid driving license.

The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
A work environment focused on health and safety.