Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental Engineer

Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer – Tailings Management

A leading engineering and environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer with strong expertise in tailings management to join its Calgary-based team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, complex projects supporting clients in the oil sands and mining sectors , with a focus on tailings management field programs, engineering analysis, and design.

Project Leadership & Management

Lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage scope, schedule, and budgets

Ensure quality, safety, and performance standards are achieved

Mentor and support the development of junior staff

Technical Expertise

Provide technical leadership on complex geoenvironmental projects

Lead tailings management field investigations and studies

Conduct engineering assessments related to tailings, mine waste, and water management

Support all project stages: conceptual, feasibility, FEED, and detailed design

Develop compliant, defensible engineering analyses aligned with regulatory standards

Maintain strong client relationships and serve as a key technical advisor

Support proposal development, cost estimates, and project planning

Participate in industry events, professional organizations, and networking

Analyze complex site conditions and large datasets

Develop innovative, practical, and compliant engineering solutions

Anticipate and mitigate technical, regulatory, and operational risks

Prepare high-quality technical reports and deliverables

Present complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences

Collaborate across disciplines to meet client and project objectives

Hybrid (Calgary-based office + remote flexibility)

Travel: Approximately up to 10%, depending on project needs

Work Environment: Fieldwork may involve industrial sites, challenging terrain, and regulated environments

Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Geological, Geotechnical, Environmental, Civil Engineering , or related field

• Strong proficiency with MS Office tools and general engineering software
• Master’s degree in geoenvironmental, mining, or related discipline

Knowledge of oil sands tailings and mine waste management

Background in mining or mineral processing operations

Demonstrated leadership, project management, and client-facing experience

Consulting background and/or involvement in business development

Able to manage multiple priorities in complex project environments

Work on high-impact, technically challenging projects in the mining sector

Join a collaborative, growth-oriented team environment

Contribute to innovative and sustainable environmental solutions

TRS Staffing Solutions (Canada) Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.

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