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

• Lead the technical delivery of conceptual through detailed designs of waste management facilities (e.g., tailings dams, filtered stacks, co‑disposal facilities, waste dumps) & 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.
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