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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview

AtkinsRéalis's Minerals and Metals team in Canada is made up of more than 400 employees who work on large-scale projects to support mining sustainability, pit-to-port opportunities, metallurgical plant engineering, or mine closure and capabilities in the study, design, and construction of mining projects across a wide range of mining and processing methods and commodities. The team combines global-caliber expertise to provide tailored solutions for projects of any size, scope, or complexity. We believe in working openly and transparently, together, delivering world-class projects. We work collaboratively with teams across the world, from Canada to Brazil in the south to India in the east, delivering exceptional value and innovation to our clients. To support our growth initiatives, we are expanding our team and are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenges and want to add value to project success, both locally and internationally.

We are currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Global Tailings, Water and Environment (TWE) team. In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary teams in the design of civil engineering works related to mine tailings containment. Supported by intermediate and junior engineers as well as CADD technicians, you will contribute across all phases of projects, from concept through construction. Responsibilities will also include technical reviews, tailings dam inspections, dam safety reviews, and studies related to mine waste facility design and construction.

This role can be based on any of the following locations: Vancouver, BC; Toronto, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB.

Your role

  • Lead and oversee multidisciplinary project teams in the design of tailings storage facilities, including advanced analyses (dynamic, FLAC, liquefaction).
  • Collaborate in the development and optimization of tailings containment designs.
  • Prepare and review technical studies, geotechnical investigations, design drawings, and specifications related to tailings site selection and development.
  • Conduct and contribute to technical reviews, including peer reviews, dam safety reviews, and inspections of tailings and mine waste facilities.
  • Participate actively in project meetings, providing geotechnical expertise and guidance.
  • Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate engineers.
  • Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals and business development initiatives.
Minerals & metallurgy Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-156841

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or Geological Engineering; postgraduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent experience) is strongly preferred.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario and/or other Canadian provinces.
  • 15+ years of relevant experience leading multidisciplinary teams of large- and small-scale projects within Mining and Metals
  • Strong technical expertise in tailings dam design and analysis, including:
    • Stress-strain modeling (e.g., FLAC or equivalent)
    • Dynamic and seismic analysis
    • Liquefaction assessment
    • Slope stability and seepage analysis
  • Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, including geotechnical, hydrology, hydrogeology, and environmental specialists.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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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Additional information

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Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis's'accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $156,400 - $206,000 annually) (Only Applicable to British Columbia and Ontario). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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