Principal / Senior Principal Engineer (Tailings & Mine Waste)

Geosyntec is seeking a highly experienced Principal or Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join and continue to grow our North America Mining & Tailings Practice from Calgary, AB, reporting to our Waterloo, ON operations. A remote work schedule may be available at the Company’s discretion. The ideal candidate for this position will have an entrepreneurial attitude, be enthusiastic, and lead business development and technical efforts focused on providing strategic solutions to our client’s most complex problems. This position will support the development and implementation of new strategies to expand Geosyntec’s team, reputation and market share within the Geotechnical Practice.  

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Some of the key duties and responsibilities for the position include:

• Developing business and managing clients and projects in the mining sector;
• Provide Engineer-of-Record (EoR) services to clients, with a strong emphasis on tailings & mine waste management.
• Recruiting, training, and mentoring early and mid-career engineers;
• Managing projects and preparing (and leading) proposals;
• Overseeing civil and/or geotechnical engineering analyses;
• Overseeing subsurface site characterization;
• Developing and managing instrumentation monitoring systems;
• Preparing engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications; and
• On occasions, conducting fieldwork associated with design and construction services.

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture. You will be responsible for business development and marketing with the purpose of establishing a client-oriented practice within Geosyntec. Additional responsibilities include project management, staff management, and mentoring. Here are some other things you should know about a typical Principal/Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer position with Geosyntec:

• Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants
• Fieldwork and overnight travel may be required, as needed.

Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual’s own performance and initiative.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering. (required)
• Advanced degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering. (preferred)
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Alberta or British Columbia or the ability to become registered in AB/BC within one year of commencing employment. (required)

• At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of progressive experience in consulting industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Significant experience providing Engineer-of-Record services (required)
• Demonstrated business development and project management experience. (required)
• Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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