Geoenvironmental Engineer

Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer - Tailings Management

Calgary, AB (Hybrid)

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Client & Business Development

• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as a key technical advisor
• Support proposal development, cost estimates, and project planning
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to growth initiatives
• Participate in industry events, professional organizations, and networking

Problem Solving & Delivery

• Analyze complex site conditions and large datasets
• Develop innovative, practical, and compliant engineering solutions
• Anticipate and mitigate technical, regulatory, and operational risks

Communication & Collaboration

• Prepare high-quality technical reports and deliverables
• Present complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences
• Collaborate across disciplines to meet client and project objectives

About the Role

• Work Arrangement: 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Geological, Geotechnical, Environmental, Civil Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• P.Eng. (Alberta) or eligibility within one year
• Strong proficiency with MS Office tools and general engineering software
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in geoenvironmental, mining, or related discipline
• Experience with tailings geotechnics, fine tailings, or flow behavior
• 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

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Confident communicator with strong presentation skills
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Proven leader with mentoring capabilities
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple priorities in complex project environments
• Collaborative, proactive, and client-focused

Why Apply?

• Work on high-impact, technically challenging projects in the mining sector
• Join a collaborative, growth-oriented team environment
• Opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and career advancement
• Contribute to innovative and sustainable environmental solutions

To apply for this position, please send your resume in Word format to [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.