AECOM
Geotechnical Engineer
Burnaby, BC, Canada
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About the role
- Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
- There has never been a better time to be at AECOM.
- With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.
Responsibilities
- AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Geotechnical Engineer experienced in tailings dam design for tailings management projects across Canada and elsewhere.
- Involved in the design, analysis, and construction oversight of tailings dams, embankments, and associated infrastructure.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for tailings facilities, addressing challenges such as seepage, slope stability, liquefaction, and water management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, with a focus on tailings dam design and management.
- Proven experience serving as a Deputy Engineer of Record (Deputy EOR) for at least 2 tailings dams.
- Experience with advanced numerical modeling techniques and software.
- Strong understanding of Canadian regulatory frameworks and industry guidelines (e.g., GISTM, CDA, ICMM, MAC).
Nice to have
- 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, with a strong focus on tailings dam design and management.
- Master's or Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Proficient in advanced numerical modeling techniques.
- Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
- Ability to communicate proficiently in both English and French is an advantage.
- Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
- AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
- As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.
Skills
- Mentor and train junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
- Provide technical reviews and guidance to ensure the quality and consistency of project deliverables.
- Stay updated on evolving regulatory frameworks and industry guidelines, ensuring AECOM remains at the forefront of compliance.
Company info
- At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.
- At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
- What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions.
- We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
- We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
- We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position
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