AECOM

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in the tailings and mine waste sector.
  • Previous experience serving as Engineer of Record for large tailings facilities.
  • Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline (preferred).
  • 20+ years of experience in tailings management, preferably within Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical delivery of designs for mine waste and water management facilities.
  • Serve as Engineer of Record for tailings dams and similar systems.
  • Mentor and provide technical direction to team members.
  • Conduct independent technical reviews of engineering reports.
  • Advise clients on engineering compliance with regulations.
  • Contribute to AECOM's Technical Practice Group.
  • Collaborate with clients to develop sustainable solutions.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Disability benefits.
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence.
  • Voluntary benefits and perks.
  • Flexible work options.
  • Well-being resources and employee assistance programs.
  • Business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

AECOM is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Tailings and Mine Waste team in Canada to lead tailings dam design and serve as an Engineer of Record for tailings management projects across Canada and elsewhere.

This role emphasizes technical leadership and project execution, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with regulatory standards in tailings management.

This position may be based in any of AECOM's Canadian offices.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Lead the technical delivery of conceptual through detailed designs of mine waste management. facilities (e.g., tailings dams, filtered stacks, co-disposal facilities, waste dumps) and water management facilities (e.g., mine water retention dams, seepage collection ponds).
  • Fulfill the role of Engineer of Record (EOR) on tailings dams or similar embankment systems.
  • Provide technical direction and mentorship to technical team members.
  • Perform independent technical reviews of engineering reports and designs.
  • Provide expert advice to clients on engineering matters, including compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
  • Actively participate in AECOM's Technical Practice Group.
  • Partner with clients to develop long-term, sustainable solutions.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in the tailings and mine waste sector.
  • Previous experience serving as Engineer of Record for large tailings facilities.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • 20+ years of progressive experience in tailings management, preferably within Canada.
  • Highly collaborative, with the ability to build strong working relationships across AECOM and with global project teams.
  • Proven experience leading and building multidisciplinary teams.
  • Bilingualism in French and English.
  • Valid driver's license.


Additional Information

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
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