Lead tailings and dam engineering for Vale Base Metals in Sudbury, applying geotechnical analysis and risk assessment on-site. Shape safe infrastructure performance.

As Lead Geotechnical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for tailings storage facilities, dams, embankments, and water management systems. Evaluate geotechnical performance through inspections, monitoring data analysis, and risk assessments. Support compliance, dam safety governance, and engineering solutions that protect people, the environment, and the business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead protected design, operation, monitoring, and closure of facilities

Conduct inspections and assess conditions, performance, and risks

Analyze stability, seepage, deformation, and monitoring data





Develop risk mitigation measures and operational improvements

Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders

Requirements

Undergraduate engineering degree in an appropriate discipline

Professional engineering designation, P.Eng, required

Eight to ten years of relevant experience preferred

Mining, extractive, or infrastructure project experience

Strong communication, risk assessment, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills

Apply geotechnical leadership, dam safety expertise, and practical risk solutions across Vale Base Metals facilities in Sudbury.

📌 Lead Geotechnical Engineer Tailings Dams (Winnipeg)
🏢 Vale Base Metals
📍 Winnipeg