Description
We are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join our Dams and Tailings Practice within the Ground Engineering team in Calgary or Edmonton. As a senior technical leader, you will provide expertise on water-retention structures, mining dams and dykes, mine waste storage facilities, and tailings management plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide senior technical and business leadership across dam and mine waste infrastructure projects
- Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle
- Advance technical excellence, strengthen client relationships, and grow the practice
- Mentor the next generation of engineering talent
- Act as a Qualified Professional for the dams practice in Alberta
- Lead geotechnical studies, analyses, and engineering reports
- Direct geotechnical investigations, instrumentation and monitoring programs, and field data collection
- Manage projects as Project Manager or Project Director
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil (Geotechnical) or Geological Engineering
- Registration, or eligibility for registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA
- 15+ years of practical engineering and design experience in dam and mine waste storage structure design
- Knowledge of the Alberta Dams and Canals Safety Directive, Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), and Canadian Dam Association (CDA) guidelines
- Experience with geotechnical design and analysis tools such as SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, FLAC, PLAXIS, and Global Mapper
- Strong technical, report, and proposal writing capabilities
- Valid, unrestricted Alberta Class 5 Driver's Licence
Benefits:
- Competitive salary ($147,500 - $195,400)
- Flexible work arrangements
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Recognition as a Top 100 Employer in Canada
Join us and help shape the future of dam and mine waste infrastructure across Western Canada.