At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead teams in designing tailings containment structures and mentor junior engineers.
- Company: AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible benefits, hybrid work culture, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable infrastructure and energy systems.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering with 5-8 years of mining experience.
The predicted salary is between 83700 - 102300 $ per year.
Your Role
The Senior Geotechnical Engineer leads multidisciplinary teams in designing tailings containment structures. Supported by junior and intermediate engineers and CADD designers, they are involved in all stages of design—from concept development to construction. Responsibilities also include participation in technical reviews (expert committees and audits), inspections of tailings facilities, stability reviews of dams, and other studies related to the design and performance of tailings installations. In some projects, the engineer will act as a technical advisor and as the designated Engineer of Record (EoR).
- Participate in the design of tailings facilities and related structures, including preparation and review of plans and specifications;
- Contribute to the development of mine restoration concepts;
- Inspect dams with junior engineers;
- Act as Engineer of Record (EoR);
- Lead projects (approximately 800 hours);
- Mentor junior engineers and actively participate in conferences.
About You
- University degree in Civil or Geological Engineering and a graduate degree (Master’s and/or Ph.D.) in Geotechnics, or equivalent experience;
- Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or eligible for membership;
- Mining experience: 5 to 8 years in designing tailings containment structures;
- ASP Construction safety card;
- Strong knowledge of French and English;
- Familiarity with slope stability, seepage, and stress‑deformation analysis software;
- Experience in dynamic analysis and seismicity;
- Excellent teamwork skills within multidisciplinary engineering teams composed mainly of geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, and environmental specialists.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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