Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer – Tailings Management
Calgary, AB (Hybrid)

Overview
A leading engineering and environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer with strong expertise in tailings management to join its Calgary-based team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, complex projects supporting clients in the oil sands and mining sectors, with a focus on tailings management field programs, engineering analysis, and design.

Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Management

Lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage scope, schedule, and budgets

Ensure quality, safety, and performance standards are achieved

Mentor and support the development of junior staff

Technical Expertise

Provide technical leadership on complex geoenvironmental projects

Lead tailings management field investigations and studies

Conduct engineering assessments related to tailings, mine waste, and water management

Support all project stages: conceptual, feasibility, FEED, and detailed design

Develop compliant, defensible engineering analyses aligned with regulatory standards

Client & Business Development

Maintain strong client relationships and serve as a key technical advisor

Support proposal development, cost estimates, and project planning

Identify new business opportunities and contribute to growth initiatives

Participate in industry events, professional organizations, and networking

Problem Solving & Delivery

Analyze complex site conditions and large datasets

Develop innovative, practical, and compliant engineering solutions

Anticipate and mitigate technical, regulatory, and operational risks

Communication & Collaboration

Prepare high-quality technical reports and deliverables

Present complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences

Collaborate across disciplines to meet client and project objectives

About the Role

Work Arrangement:



Hybrid (Calgary-based office + remote flexibility)

Travel: Approximately up to 10%, depending on project needs

Work Environment: Fieldwork may involve industrial sites, challenging terrain, and regulated environments

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mining, Geological, Geotechnical, Environmental, Civil Engineering, or related field

10+ years of relevant experience

P.Eng. (Alberta) or eligibility within one year

Solid proficiency with MS Office tools and general engineering software

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in geoenvironmental, mining, or related discipline

Experience with tailings geotechnics, fine tailings, or flow behavior

Knowledge of oil sands tailings and mine waste management

Background in mining or mineral processing operations

Demonstrated leadership, project management, and client-facing experience

Consulting background and/or involvement in business development

Ideal Candidate Profile

Confident communicator with strong presentation skills

Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities

Proven leader with mentoring capabilities

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Able to manage multiple priorities in complex project environments

Collaborative, proactive, and client-focused

Why Apply?

Work on high-impact, technically challenging projects in the mining sector

Join a collaborative, growth-oriented team environment

Opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and career advancement

Contribute to innovative and sustainable environmental solutions

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

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📌 Geoenvironmental Engineer (Alberta)
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