Principal Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings Dam Expert
Listed on 2026-09-03
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Geology / Geoscience
About Us
BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 800 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources. Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as ‘One Team’, dedicated to solving the world’s most critical applied earth science challenges.
BGC has offices located across Canada, the United States, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia.
About Us
BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 800 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources. Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as ‘One Team’, dedicated to solving the world’s most critical applied earth science challenges.
BGC has offices located across Canada, the United States, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia.
Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a casual, dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees’ professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.
We believe in One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense and Clarity.
The Role
BGC is seeking a Principal Geotechnical or Geological Engineer with deep expertise in tailings and mine waste management, including acting as Engineer of Record for tailings dams. This role will join our growing U.S. team and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary group of geotechnical and geological engineers, hydrotechnical engineers, geoscientists, hydrologists, hydro geologists and more.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in tailings dam consulting, a passion for client service, and familiarity with U.S. regulatory frameworks and industry standards. This position will provide technical leadership, drive innovation, and advance the state of practice while embracing BGC’s core values.
Join a company recognised for employee ownership, an R&D-driven culture, and commitment to excellence. This position can be based out of an existing BGC office (Golden, CO or Reno, NV) or can be remotely located from a U.S. mining hub (e.g. Elko, NV, Tucson, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, Salt Lake City, UT). Depending on location, BGC may consider the establishment of a new office.
Responsibilities
- Participate in business development, including identifying new opportunities, promoting BGC’s capacity for undertaking innovative and advanced technical projects, and proposal writing.
- Work with client and partner representatives.
- Travel to other BGC offices on occasion to foster team connectivity and participate in business development and planning initiatives in support of BGC’s strategic direction.
- Train, mentor, and supervise the work of junior through senior staff.
- Act as a project director and technical lead/reviewer for tailings and mine waste projects.
- Author, co-author, and review reports.
- Present technical content to various stakeholders including clients, regulators, and independent technical review boards.
- Travel as required to support project work.
- Organize and supervise field programs, including: site investigation, construction, and dam safety inspections.
- Help promote BGC's vision, values, and culture amongst BGC staff and clients.
- Undergraduate degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering.
- Greater than 20 years of relevant work experience.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer in the United States.
- Leadership, analytical, and project management skills.
- A commitment to technical excellence.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Experience in all phases of large tailings and mine waste projects: investigation, design, construction, operations, and closure.
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