Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Sudbury, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 7, 2026
1 position

$115,000–$140,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Nov 4, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Conduct inspections and performance assessments of tailings facilities, analyze monitoring data, and oversee external geotechnical studies, designs, and rehabilitation work. Support dam safety governance, risk assessments, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with stakeholders and mentoring junior engineers.

Job details

Your New Company Join a globally recognized mining organization and one of the world's leading producers of critical minerals that help power modern technologies, including renewable energy, electric vehicles, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. Operating across multiple international jurisdictions, the company is committed to responsible resource development, operational excellence, sustainability, and innovation. With thousands of employees worldwide and a strong presence in Canada, they offer the scale of a global organization while fostering technical excellence, career development, and long-term growth opportunities. Your New Role As a Lead Geotechnical Engineer, you will join a growing technical team responsible for the safe operation, management, and long-term performance of a large and complex tailings storage facility. Working closely with operations, projects, consultants, and technical specialists, you will provide geotechnical expertise that supports dam safety, risk management, regulatory compliance, and future facility development. Conduct dam safety inspections, field assessments, and performance evaluations of tailings facilities and associated infrastructure. Analyse monitoring and instrumentation data to assess stability, seepage, deformation, and overall facility performance. Provide technical review and oversight of geotechnical studies, investigations, designs, and rehabilitation projects completed by external consultants. Support dam safety governance programs, risk assessments, emergency preparedness initiatives, and regulatory compliance activities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to develop practical engineering solutions and establish technical direction for major projects. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth of internal geotechnical capability within the organization. What You'll Need to Succeed Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geological, Geotechnical, or related Engineering discipline with a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation. Significant geotechnical engineering experience within mining, tailings management, dam engineering, or related heavy industry environments. Strong technical knowledge of geotechnical analysis, dam stability, instrumentation monitoring, ground improvement methods, and risk management. Experience reviewing or supporting the design, construction, operation, or management of tailings facilities, water retaining structures, or large earthworks projects. Working knowledge of industry standards and governance frameworks relating to tailings and dam safety, including MAC TSM and Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM). Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across operations, projects, consultants, and regulatory stakeholders. What You'll Get In Return Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus annual incentive opportunities. Comprehensive health, dental, disability, and wellness benefits. Defined contribution pension program and additional retirement savings support. Relocation assistance for qualified candidates moving to the Sudbury area. Opportunity to work on one of Canada's most significant and complex tailings management operations. Strong culture focused on safety, inclusion, technical excellence, career progression, and professional development.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, along with significant geotechnical experience in mining, tailings, dam engineering, or a related heavy industry. Candidates should have strong knowledge of geotechnical analysis, dam stability, instrumentation, ground improvement, and risk management, plus familiarity with MAC TSM and GISTM.