WSP

Intermediate Mine Waste Engineer

WSP$98K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, mining, or related engineering discipline; postgraduate degree is a plus.
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in mine waste management, tailings engineering, or geotechnical engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Alberta or British Columbia, or eligibility for registration.
  • Applied expertise in geotechnical engineering principles, particularly in tailings dam design and waste management.
  • Understanding of environmental regulations and permitting processes related to tailings and waste rock.
  • Strong skills in project coordination, collaboration, and technical communication.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with tailings deposition software like Muk3D are beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Support tailings storage facility and waste rock spoil projects through inspections, investigations, and oversight.
  • Deliver comprehensive geotechnical analyses to guide safe project decisions.
  • Develop mine waste management plans and align them with regulatory and client objectives.
  • Monitor performance of mine waste systems, analyzing data to suggest improvements.
  • Produce clear technical reports and documentation while supporting project planning and execution.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers in safety practices.
  • Establish a safety-first culture across all project phases.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment emphasizing curiosity and connection.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
  • Involvement in impactful projects that shape sustainable mining practices.
  • Commitment to safety and responsible decision-making in engineering.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Shape Something Different

You're not just looking for another job - you want to shape something. This is your chance to make an impact as an Intermediate Mine Waste Engineer with a team that thrives on curiosity, connection, and collaboration.

As part of our Mine Waste team in Western Canada, you'll help advance WSP's mine services by working with a close-knit group of engineering specialists, professionals, and technical staff. You'll contribute to tailings storage facility and waste rock spoil projects through geotechnical analysis, field investigations, design, construction support, performance monitoring, and clear technical reporting-helping clients manage mine waste safely, responsibly, and sustainably.

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Your Impact

  • Support tailings storage facility and waste rock spoil projects through dam safety inspections, field investigations, laboratory testing and interpretation, design, and construction oversight.


  • Deliver geotechnical analyses-including stability, seepage, thermal, tailings deposition, consolidation, deformation, dam breach, and runout assessments-to inform safe, defensible project decisions.


  • Develop mine waste management plans, site characterization, and practical recommendations aligned with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and client objectives.


  • Monitor mine waste system performance, interpret data, identify emerging risks, and recommend improvements that strengthen facility integrity and environmental outcomes.


  • Produce clear proposals, technical reports, and stakeholder documentation while supporting project planning, execution, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.


  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers through effective delegation, and champion a safety-first culture across office, field, and construction activities.


The Skills That Set You Apart

  • A bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, mining, or a related engineering discipline; a postgraduate degree is an asset.


  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in mine waste management, tailings engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a related field.


  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Alberta or British Columbia, or eligibility for registration in one of these provinces.


  • Applied expertise in geotechnical engineering principles and practices, including tailings dam design, mine waste management, field investigations, laboratory data interpretation, and construction support.


  • Experience with environmental regulations, permitting processes, and recognized industry standards applicable to tailings storage facilities and waste rock spoils.


  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate project tasks, collaborate across disciplines, build trusted client relationships, communicate technical findings clearly, and mentor junior professionals.


  • Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving capability, with a commitment to safe work practices and responsible technical decision-making.


  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VBA customization, and experience with tailings deposition software such as Muk3D are assets.


Compensation

  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 - $130,800


  • MB & ON: $90,100 - $124,100


  • NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $89,200 - $118,500


Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Shape Confidence Beyond the Mine

Your engineering insight can help mining clients manage tailings and waste rock responsibly, strengthen facility performance, and protect surrounding environments. Turn field evidence and geotechnical analysis into resilient mine waste solutions for Western Canada.

Build safer outcomes that endure.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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