Pit Dewatering Engineer

Open Pit Dewatering Engineer

Location:

Canada, Cote Gold Mine Site, IAMGOLD Corp, 3 Mesomikenda Lake Rd, PO Box 100, Gogama, P0M 1W0.

IAMGOLD is a Canadian‑based gold mining company with operations and development projects across North America and West Africa. With flagship operations such as the Côté Gold Mine in Ontario—one of Canada’s largest and most technologically advanced gold mines—we’re not just mining gold; we’re shaping the future of mining.

We believe mining can be different. By combining innovation with a strong commitment to sustainability and accountability, we create lasting value for our people and the communities where we operate. At IAMGOLD, when we engage, empower, and support each other, we create extraordinary outcomes—delivering value for our people, partners, and stakeholders while building stronger, more resilient communities.

At Côté Gold, we’re leading the way in modern mining. With an 18+ year mine life, Côté Gold will inject C $5 billion in wages into the economy and create lasting benefits for the region. Over 600 full‑time jobs and strong partnerships with Mattagami and Flying Post First Nations mean you’ll be part of something bigger—building prosperity and progress for generations.

Industry leaders call us “a model for modern mining and sustainability”, and you can help write the next chapter.

• Design, implement, and manage integrated open‑pit dewatering strategies based on hydrogeological assessments, groundwater modeling, geotechnical data, and long‑term mine planning.
• Engineer, install, and maintain dewatering infrastructure including high‑capacity pumps, pipelines, sumps, drainage systems, and real‑time monitoring instrumentation.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost‑benefit analyses to support dewatering projects while accounting for operational, geotechnical, and environmental constraints.
• Analyze pump performance, water balance models, and slope stability data to optimize system efficiency, manage water inflows, and reduce energy and environmental impacts.
• Monitor pit water levels and dewatering assets through regular inspections, diagnosing system issues and coordinating maintenance and repairs to ensure operational continuity.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret groundwater quantity and quality data to support decision‑making, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and mitigate dewatering‑related risks, including slope instability and water ingress, while adhering to mine safety standards, ground control plans, and fatal risk controls.
• Collaborate with operations, geology, geotechnical, and project teams, as well as external contractors, to align dewatering solutions with mine design, production objectives, and construction activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Hydrogeology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is advantageous.
• In‑depth knowledge of hydrogeology, groundwater flow dynamics, rock mass classification, and mining drainage principles.
• Expertise in pump operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance, encompassing submersible, diesel, electric, and high‑horsepower systems.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, water balance models, instrumentation diagrams, and geotechnical analyses.
• Competence with specialized software, including mine planning tools (Vulcan, Mine Sight), geotechnical software (Rocscience), water management applications, and modeling programs for slope stability and ventilation.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mine water management, pumping systems, and groundwater monitoring, preferably in open‑pit mining or heavy industrial settings.
• Prior involvement in open‑pit operations, geotechnical design, or dewatering projects is highly valued; professional engineering (PE) licensure is preferred.

• Superior analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with a focus on data‑driven decision‑making.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex technical information clearly.
• Strong organizational,…