We9re seeking a
Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Mine Waste Solutions team in our Burnaby or Vancouver office.
We9re looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent technical and interpersonal skills to work with our talented team in delivering outstanding service to our clients.
About the role - Conduct geotechnical analysis, design, and reporting for projects involving tailings storage facilities, waste rock dumps, heap leach pads, and other mine infrastructure.
- Participate in geotechnical site investigation/laboratory testing programs and results interpretation
- Prepare high-quality technical reports, proposals, and project documentation to support client needs and project milestones.
- Manage the preparation of design drawings and specifications, from initial scoping studies through to detailed design and construction phases.
- Collaborate effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring timely and successful project execution.
- Mentoring junior staff
- Willingness to travel to client sites within the Canada and internationally to support project activities.
About you - Professional designation including P.Eng. and/or P.Geo
- At least 10 years of experience in the design of tailings management facilities, waste rock storage facilities, heap leach pads, stockpiles, open pits, dams, slopes, earthwork, roads, platforms, water dams, among other mining infrastructure components.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D and GIS Tools (Arc GIS or QGIS).
- Proficiency in Geostudio, Rocscience, Bentley tools (Plaxis), to perform stability analyses, seepage, deformation, dynamic analysis, geothermal and others.
- Experience in seismic hazard and site response analyses.
- Experience generating civil-mining drawings, earthworks, and Material Take-off sheets (MTOs)
- Demonstrated experience with proposal preparation, project delivery, and client development.
- Experience preparing factual and design reports, including technical specifications.
- Experience designing and implementing geotechnical field investigations.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and meet established deadlines,
- Strong people skills and a desire and ability to work in a team environment and independently.
- Familiarity with international tailings management standards
We9re committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.
Why Ausenco? We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package, we offer:
- Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
- Work Life Balance - Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
- Holistic approach to wellness - Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
- Accessible leadership team - Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.
Salary range: CAD$120K - CAD$155K annually
Salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role .
Join us and work a better way.
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