Senior Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer
Core
Design and manage Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) and Water Storage Facilities (WSF) for mining clients, ensuring safety and compliance with evolving standards.
Role type
Senior IC geotechnical/tailings engineer
Builds
Tailings storage facility designs, dam safety assessments, mine closure plans, and civil infrastructure for mining operations
Domain
Mining, geotechnical engineering, tailings management
Required skills
Geotechnical engineering, tailings engineering, dam design, site characterization, instrumentation monitoring, engineering report writing, numerical modeling, GIS/CAD software proficiency, knowledge of dam safety guidelines (ANCOLD, GISTM, CDA, WA-DMR)
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in civil/geotechnical engineering, professional registration, numerical modeling tools expertise
Technologies
Muk3D, QGIS, 12d, AutoCAD, Civil3D
Responsibilities
Perform civil/geotechnical/tailings dam design, conduct geotechnical analyses using software packages, develop instrumentation monitoring systems, prepare engineering reports and design calculations, support project management and proposal preparation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC