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Senior Mine Water Engineer

  1. Minerals & metallurgy
  2. Vancouver
R-120749

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Senior Mine Water Engineer

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

    

AtkinsRéalis’ 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 seeking a Senior Mine Water Engineer to join our Global Minerals & Metals (M&M) team and to support our growth to align with the demand to supply responsibly sourced critical minerals. The Senior Mine Water Engineer will integrate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to provide technical support and senior review related to mine water management planning, design, permitting, implementation, and monitoring across Canada and internationally.  They will directly support the growth of the Canada Mine Water Resources Team by developing relationships with national and international mining sector clients, leading and contributing to the preparation of proposals, developing and communicating AtkinsRéalis promotional material (particularly in relation to innovation), as well as mentoring junior and intermediate members of the team.

This opportunity will be to support the M&M business located in Vancouver.

Your role within the team:

  • Provide technical leadership and senior review of mine water management scopes and deliverables to ensure they align with AtkinsRéalis Quality Management Systems, applicable regulations, Regional Professional Associations guidelines, and client expectations.
  • Develop relationships with mining sector clients, regulators, and representatives of First Nations through meetings, attendance/presentations at conferences, and contributing to marketing materials to highlight AtkinsRéalis capabilities and successful delivery of innovative solutions.
  • Support the development of new AtkinsRéalis services lines relating to mine water management, progressive reclamation strategies, as well as strategies to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate against and/or adapt to the impacts of climate change.
  • Leverage experience in and knowledge of mine water planning, permitting, engagement, implementation, monitoring, and compliance with relevant/emerging regulations to develop innovative, fit-for-purpose solutions that support sustainable and resilient recovery of critical metals and minerals.
  • Lead and contribute to the pursuit of mine water opportunities of varying scales and in collaboration with AtkinsRéalis subject matter experts located throughout Canada and abroad.
  • Provide leadership support at a project and team level including mentoring junior and intermediate members of the team and identifying/championing high-potential candidates for opportunities that will extend/expand their skill sets.
  • Lead and support engagement with client subject matter experts to collaboratively develop/refine mine water solutions through meetings and workshops focused on comparing conceptual options, identifying and mitigating risks, and reviewing design deliverables.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?  

  

Because we offer:  

  • 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.  

  

The ideal candidate:
 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources or equivalent. A Master’s degree in Engineering or related field is considered an asset.
  • 15+ years of experience in water resources engineering, with a focus on mine water management, hydrology, water quality and water treatment.  
  • Relevant professional designation (P.Geo., P.Eng.) or eligibility status in Canada. Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is an asset, particularly for engaging with multilingual teams and international projects.
  • Demonstrate strong writing skills and abilities by succinctly conveying recommendations, ideas, and insights in reports, presentation materials, client proposals, and other written communications.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate effective teamwork in multidisciplinary teams across various offices in Canada, ensuring cohesive project delivery.

 Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
 

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Expected compensation for this role is (between Pay Range $116,000 - $160,300 annually) (Only Applicable to British Columbia). 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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Content type

Blogs

Publish date

12/04/2024

Summary

Mining is a powerhouse of the Canadian economy. Alongside quarrying and oil and gas extraction, it makes up 7.8% of Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP). This rapidly expanding industry is power

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Mining is a powerhouse of the Canadian economy. See how we’re leading with exciting, impactful opportunities across Canada.

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