Suncor Energy

Sr Geotechnical Engineer

Suncor Energy • $110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7 to 10+ years of experience in geotechnical or civil earthworks, specifically in designing and monitoring earthen structures
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geological, or Mining Engineering; a Master's is a plus
  • Professional Engineer registration with APEGA or equivalency in Canada
  • Experience in geotechnical aspects of mining, particularly with tailings and operational fields
  • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and investigative techniques in geotechnical engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Lead geotechnical engineering tasks for new and existing structures focusing on investigations and regulatory compliance
  • Draft technical documents aligning with Suncor’s OE Management System and regulatory requirements
  • Assist engineers of record in geotechnical assessments like slope stability and hydraulic analysis
  • Work collaboratively with mine planning and operations teams for integrated project workflows
  • Mentor junior engineers to foster their professional growth
  • Transition potential into a future role as Engineer-of-Record with further experience.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with regional uplifts and annual performance bonuses
  • Company-matched savings plans and pension programs for long-term financial security
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for the employee and family
  • Generous paid vacation and personal time-off policy for work-life balance
  • Talent development initiatives including internal mobility and training
  • Relocation assistance covering travel, temporary housing, and rental support.
Full Job Description
We're hiring a Geotechnical Engineer with a strong background in geotechnical investigations, instrumentation review, slope stability and seepage assessments, and support for the design and surveillance of existing and new structures. • Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching • Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being • Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance • Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we're dedicated to your development • Relocationassistance: roundtrip airfare or mileage coverage, temporary accommodations, rental search assistance, and additional resources provided pending role and location Minimum Requirements: • 7 to 10+ years of relevant engineering experience in geotechnical/civil earthworks, particularly related to the design, construction, operations and performance monitoring of earthen dams, pit walls and dumps • Minimum bachelor's degree in civil / Geological/Mining Engineering from an accredited university. Master's degree in geotechnical engineering discipline is considered an asset • Geotechnical experience with mining, tailings, and oil sands operations, with related design and/or field experience considered an asset • Must be eligible to be registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA and currently hold Professional Engineer status in Canada Don't have all the qualifications listed? That's ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills. Responsibilities: • Able to take on responsibilities of an Intermediate to Sr. Geotechnical Engineer for existing or new structures, requiring a well-developed understanding of the drilling investigations, design, regulatory requirements, operations, operations, performance, closure and decommissioning strategies, and ongoing support to construction, operation, surveillance and reporting • Prepare technical documents to meet the Suncor Operation Excellence Management System (OEMS) requirements, for regulatory reporting requirements, work scopes for new construction and to address remedial actions for existing structures' integrity. • Work under direction of engineers of records to support geotechnical investigations and analyses including slope stability, seepage, liquefaction, hydraulic fracture, settlement, and freeboard assessment • Collaborate with other teams including Short and Long Range Mine Planning, Tailings Planning, Operations and Reclamation to understand plans, optimize designs and make geotechnical recommendations • Provide mentorship and training to junior engineers • Potential to develop into future Engineer-of-Record role with acquired experience Location and other Key details: • You will work out of our Base Plant Mine in Fort McMurray, Alberta • To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray, click here • Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs • Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work Think we are a fit? Apply now!

About Suncor Energy

Suncor pioneered commercial development of Canada's Athabasca oil sands — one of the world's largest petroleum resource basins. Since then, Suncor has grown to become a globally-competitive, Canadian-based integrated energy company with a balanced portfolio of high quality assets, a strong balance sheet and significant growth prospects.

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