With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. This is your chance to make an impact as an Intermediate Mine Waste Engineer with a team that thrives on curiosity, connection, and collaboration. As part of our Mine Waste team in Western Canada, you'll help advance WSP's mine services by working with a close-knit group of engineering specialists, professionals, and technical staff.

You'll contribute to tailings storage facility and waste rock spoil projects through geotechnical analysis, field investigations, design, construction support, performance monitoring, and clear technical reporting—helping clients manage mine waste safely, responsibly, and sustainably. #Support tailings storage facility and waste rock spoil projects through dam safety inspections, field investigations, laboratory testing and interpretation, design, and construction oversight. Deliver geotechnical analyses—including stability, seepage, thermal, tailings deposition, consolidation, deformation, dam breach, and runout assessments to inform protected, defensible project decisions. Develop mine waste management plans, site characterization, and practical recommendations aligned with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and client objectives.

Monitor mine waste system performance, interpret data, identify emerging risks, and recommend improvements that strengthen facility integrity and environmental outcomes. Produce clear proposals, technical reports, and stakeholder documentation while supporting project planning, execution, budgets, schedules, and deliverables. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers through effective delegation, and champion a safety-first culture across office, field, and construction activities.

A bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, mining, or a related engineering discipline; a postgraduate degree is an asset.



5–7 years of relevant experience in mine waste management, tailings engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a related field. designation in Alberta or British Columbia, or eligibility for registration in one of these provinces. Applied expertise in geotechnical engineering principles and practices, including tailings dam design, mine waste management, field investigations, laboratory data interpretation, and construction support.

Experience with environmental regulations, permitting processes, and recognized industry standards applicable to tailings storage facilities and waste rock spoils. Demonstrated ability to coordinate project tasks, collaborate across disciplines, build trusted client relationships, communicate technical findings clearly, and mentor junior professionals. Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving capability, with a commitment to safe work practices and responsible technical decision-making.

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Excel skills, including VBA customization, and experience with tailings deposition software such as Muk3D are assets. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

A global community of brilliant minds – Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours. Flexible work, real balance – NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education,



qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Shape Confidence

Beyond the Mine

Your engineering insight can help mining clients manage tailings and waste rock responsibly, strengthen facility performance, and protect surrounding environments. Turn field evidence and geotechnical analysis into resilient mine waste solutions for Western Canada. WSP , we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

WSP , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity.

📌 Mine Engineer (Calgary)
🏢 WSP Canada
📍 Calgary