Slrconsulting

Geotechnical Engineer

Vancouver, Canada · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$120kDetected 30 days ago

Project ManagementLeadershipCommunicationMentoringGeotechnical Engineering

About the role

Role SLR Canada is looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent technical, communication, and interpersonal skills to play an important role on our Mine Waste Engineering team.

Collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams to provide specialized tailings and mine waste geotechnical expertise, integrating geotechnical findings with inputs from hydrotechnical, environmental, and mine planning disciplines to deliver practical and compliant design solutions.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and internal teams.
Provide hands-on project management, including the development of technical work plans, design memoranda, reports, and project specifications
lead and coordinate site investigations, laboratory testing programs, and geotechnical analyses supporting tailings design, construction, and dam safety reviews.
Manage project budgets, schedules, and contracts, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
Provide hands-on project management, including the development of technical work plans, design memoranda, reports, and project specifications; lead and coordinate site investigations, laboratory testing programs, and geotechnical analyses supporting tailings design, construction, and dam safety reviews.
SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Experience with geotechnical characterization and material behavior of tailings is considered a strong asset.
Ability to work within multi and interdisciplinary project teams for opportunity development and project execution
We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.
Minimum five years of experience in geotechnical consulting with a strong focus on mine waste and tailings engineering, including design, operation, and closure of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and related mine infrastructure. Experience with geotechnical characterization and material behavior of tailings is considered a strong asset.
Proven ability to plan and manage geotechnical and mine waste projects, including site investigations, laboratory testing and interpretation, slope stability and seepage analyses, drainage and foundation design, dam safety reviews, and geohazard assessments.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligibility for registration within the relevant jurisdiction.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to mine sites and remote project locations as required.
Broader exposure to municipal, transportation, resource, and infrastructure sectors is an asset, particularly where geotechnical principles intersect with environmental and water management challenges.

As our new Geotechnical Engineer, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.
SLR Canada is looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent technical, communication, and interpersonal skills to play an important role on our Mine Waste Engineering team.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering, with a Master's degree with a focus on tailings management, dam engineering, or mine waste design is preferred.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location

Support SLR's financial performance and health and safety leadership
We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here.
Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
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The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location
Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team:

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