Position: Principal Geotechnical Engineer, P.Eng. – Tailings and Dams
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Principal Geotechnical Engineer, . – Tailings and Dams
Calgary, AB, Vancouver, BC, Toronto, ON
Worley Consulting, the specialist consulting business of Worley, provides technical and advisory solutions across the energy, resources and infrastructure sectors. We deliver safe, high-quality work throughout the project lifecycle and seek experienced professionals who share our commitment to technical excellence, client service and sustainable project outcomes.
Purpose of the role
The Principal Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings and Dams will provide senior technical and project leadership for geotechnical engineering associated with mine tailings facilities, earth dams, water-retaining structures and related mining infrastructure. You will influence projects from pre-feasibility and site investigation through detailed design, construction and ongoing engineering support, delivering solutions that balance safety, technical performance, risk, constructability and commercial objectives.
As a senior member of the Geoscience Practice, you will strengthen customer relationships, contribute to regional and global geoscience strategies, identify and secure new opportunities, guide multidisciplinary project teams and develop emerging technical talent.
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Vancouver, British Columbia, Toronto, Ontario
You will be responsible for:
Lead geotechnical engineering delivery for complex mining, tailings and dam projects, providing technical direction across the project lifecycle.Serve as a senior technical authority for tailings facilities, earth dams, water-retaining structures and associated mine infrastructure, providing practical solutions to complex geotechnical challenges.Plan and oversee geological and geotechnical investigation programs, including site reconnaissance, drilling, rock coring, advanced laboratory testing, interpretation and site characterization.Develop engineering solutions and tailings strategies that balance safety, technical performance, constructability, environmental considerations, project risk and commercial objectives.Lead geotechnical projects and technical workstreams, maintaining alignment with scope, schedule, budget, quality and customer expectations.Build trusted customer relationships through technical leadership, client meetings, workshops and industry-facing presentations, clearly communicating complex geotechnical risks and recommendations.Drive business development and strategic pursuits by identifying opportunities, supporting major bids and leading technical input for proposals, presentations, negotiations, schedules and engineering or capital cost estimates.Collaborate with geotechnical, geological, mining, environmental and multidisciplinary engineering professionals across Worley to deliver integrated solutions for complex mining and infrastructure challenges.Champion Worley’s commitment to zero harm by integrating health, safety and environmental considerations into technical decisions, field programs and project delivery.Mentor and develop junior and intermediate professionals while contributing to technical quality, knowledge sharing, practice development and the broader Geoscience strategy.What you’ll bring to the role:
Required qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent.Registration as a Professional Engineer ( with APEGA and/or Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) or Ontario (PEO), as applicable.15 or more years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience,…