Turn field investigations and laboratory interpretation into defensible mine waste designs with WSP’s Intermediate Mine Waste Engineering team in Western Canada.
This intermediate engineering position focuses on mine waste management, geotechnical engineering, and tailings facilities. You will contribute to site characterization, laboratory data interpretation, tailings deposition, consolidation, dam breach, and runout assessments. The work supports practical decisions aligned with regulations, industry standards, and client objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct field investigations, laboratory testing, and data interpretationPerform geotechnical assessments for tailings and waste rock facilitiesSupport design, construction oversight,
and dam safety inspectionsPrepare management plans aligned with standards and regulationsCommunicate technical findings through reports and stakeholder documentsRequirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering disciplineFive to seven years in mine waste or geotechnical engineeringProfessional Engineer registration or eligibility in Alberta or British ColumbiaApplied knowledge of tailings dam design and mine waste managementCritical-thinking skills and commitment to protected work practicesUse geotechnical principles, field evidence, and clear reporting to advance responsible tailings and waste rock solutions at WSP.