Geotechnical Lead, Tailings & Mine Waste
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# Geotechnical Lead, Tailings & Mine Waste**Equilibrium**· Canada ·
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✓ ATS compatibility insightsCHECK YOUR RESUME NOW →Make your resume work harder for your career.Equilibrium is currently seeking an accomplished senior-level Geotechnical
Engineer or Geotechnical Lead to join our growing Mine Waste team in Canada. Our Mine Waste practice represents a strategic area of growth, complementing our well-established rock mechanics and hydrogeology disciplines. In this role, you will play a key part in advancing our technical capabilities and driving the success of our projects.Discover moreGet Career AdvicecareersBenchmark PayAs the Geotechnical Lead, you will collaborate closely with experienced multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality geotechnical engineering and mine waste solutions. You will be involved in significant projects from conception through to execution, providing technical leadership, guidance, and expertise in tailings and mine waste management. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the direction of our expanding practice.Key responsibilities for this position typically include:* Leading and participating in geotechnical engineering assignments focused on tailings and mine waste management.* Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across rock mechanics, hydrogeology, and other related engineering disciplines.* Providing technical oversight and guidance on complex mine waste and tailings projects.* Contributing to project planning, design development, and technical reporting.* Supporting business development initiatives and mentoring junior staff within the team.We are looking for a dedicated professional with a strong background in geotechnical engineering, specifically within tailings and mine waste. If you are ready to take on a leadership role within a dynamic and growing team, we invite you to apply and become part of our future growth.Discover morecareerCareerLearn Engineering* **Company:** Equilibrium* **Location:** Canada* **Job Category:** Engineering Jobs* **Job Tags:** Canada### ApplyHiring process handled by the employer#J-18808-Ljbffr
View on mapPOSTEDOct 24, 2026## About this
jobATSCHECK.PRO### Is Your Resume ATS-Ready?Find resume issues and missing keywordswith AI-powered analysis.✓ Resume analysis
✓ ATS compatibility insightsCHECK YOUR RESUME NOW →Make your resume work harder for your career.Equilibrium is currently seeking an accomplished senior-level Geotechnical
Engineer or Geotechnical Lead to join our growing Mine Waste team in Canada. Our Mine Waste practice represents a strategic area of growth, complementing our well-established rock mechanics and hydrogeology disciplines. In this role, you will play a key part in advancing our technical capabilities and driving the success of our projects.Discover moreGet Career AdvicecareersBenchmark PayAs the Geotechnical Lead, you will collaborate closely with experienced multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality geotechnical engineering and mine waste solutions. You will be involved in significant projects from conception through to execution, providing technical leadership, guidance, and expertise in tailings and mine waste management. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the direction of our expanding practice.Key responsibilities for this position typically include:* Leading and participating in geotechnical engineering assignments focused on tailings and mine waste management.* Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across rock mechanics, hydrogeology, and other related engineering disciplines.* Providing technical oversight and guidance on complex mine waste and tailings projects.* Contributing to project planning, design development, and technical reporting.* Supporting business development initiatives and mentoring junior staff within the team.We are looking for a dedicated professional with a strong background in geotechnical engineering, specifically within tailings and mine waste. If you are ready to take on a leadership role within a dynamic and growing team, we invite you to apply and become part of our future growth.Discover morecareerCareerLearn Engineering* **Company:** Equilibrium* **Location:** Canada* **Job Category:** Engineering Jobs* **Job Tags:** Canada### ApplyHiring process handled by the employer#J-18808-Ljbffr
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