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Senior Geotechnical

Engineer AECOM is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Tailings and Mine Waste team in Canada to lead tailings dam design and serve as an Engineer of Record for tailings management projects across Canada and elsewhere. This role emphasizes technical leadership and project execution, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with regulatory standards in tailings management. Lead the technical delivery of conceptual through detailed designs of mine waste management facilities (e.g., tailings dams, filtered stacks, co-disposal facilities, waste dumps) and water management facilities (e.g., mine water retention dams, seepage collection ponds).

Provide technical direction and mentorship to technical team members. Perform independent technical reviews of engineering reports and designs. Provide expert advice to clients on engineering matters, including compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

Actively participate in AECOM’s Technical Practice Group. Partner with clients to develop long‑term, sustainable solutions. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline. ~Previous experience serving as Engineer of Record for large tailings facilities.

Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline. ~Highly collaborative,



with the ability to build robust working relationships across AECOM and with global project teams. ~ Proven experience leading and building multidisciplinary teams. ~ Bilingualism in French and English. ~ To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D;, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. medical dental disability benefits flexible work options employee assistance program business travel insurance retirement savings plan As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award‑winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned.

Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role.

📌 Staff Geotechnical Engineer - Construction (Greater Sudbury)
🏢 AECOM
📍 Greater Sudbury