Overview
Senior Geotechnical Engineer Jobs in Markham, Canada at AECOM
Position: Senior Geotechnical Engineer )
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Location:
Any of AECOM’s Canadian offices.
Responsibilities
- 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).
- Fulfill the role of Engineer of Record (EOR) on tailings dams or similar embankment systems.
- 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.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in the tailings and mine waste sector.
- Previous experience serving as Engineer of Record for large tailings facilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
- 20+ years of progressive experience in tailings management, preferably within Canada.
- Highly collaborative, with the ability to build strong working relationships across AECOM and with global project teams.
- Proven experience leading and building multidisciplinary teams.
- Bilingualism in French and English.
- Valid driver’s license.
Additional Information
- Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Compensation
Annual salary range: CAD
125,000 – CAD
223,000.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well‑being resources and employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
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Title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Company: AECOM
Location: Markham, Canada
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