Civil or Mining Engineer – Geotechnics, Tailings and/or Hydraulics
Top Benefits
About the role
Your future role on our team
Upon joining our Earth and Infrastructure team, you’ll assist in mining projects (tailings dams, water management systems, waste rock, open pit, etc.). As a consulting engineer, you’ll support a wide variety of tailings storage facilities and waste rock spoils projects, including dam safety inspections and reviews, field investigation, laboratory testing and interpretation, design and construction.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to…
- Assist in the execution of basic and detailed engineering projects in geotechnics and tailings
- Write technical documents, calculation notes, specifications and study reports
- Apply current standards and work methodologies, while continuously seeking improvement
- Attend internal and client coordination meetings
- Conduct field surveys and onsite studies
- Supervise project implementation in the field, when necessary
- Support the commissioning of tailings management systems and hydraulic structures
- Participate in cross-functional engineering projects, from design to field supervision
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians
- Develop innovative technical solutions that contribute to the sustainability and efficiency of tailings management
- Play an active role in continuously improving methodologies and work standards
- Present your technical developments and innovative solutions at industry conferences and technical forums, contributing to your professional growth and recognition
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
- Adaptability and ability to learn quickly
- Integrity, honesty and alignment with our firm’s ethics and values
- Rigour and attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage relationships with colleagues and clients
- Ability to inspire respect and trust in others while fostering a positive team environment
- Results-driven
- Autonomy
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with geotechnical and hydraulic numerical modelling software
- Familiarity with AI tools applied to engineering
- Knowledge of international tailings management standards
- Advanced English, both spoken and written
- Asset: knowledge of French
Overview of certifications and job requirements
- University degree in Civil or Mining Engineering with a specialization in geotechnics, hydraulics or tailings; a post-graduate degree would be an asset
- At least 5 years of experience in projects related to stability analysis, monitoring, tailings management and hydraulic design
- Knowledge of applicable local and international standards
- Strong technical writing skills for high-level reports
- Experience with numerical modelling tools and software such as Python or similar
- Availability to conduct site visits, when required
About BBA inc.
Dentons is the world's largest global law firm, delivering quality and value to clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner and recognized by prominent business and legal publications for its innovations in client service, including founding Dentons Global Advisors. Dentons' polycentric approach and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client interests in the communities in which we live and work. www.dentons.com
Civil or Mining Engineer – Geotechnics, Tailings and/or Hydraulics
Top Benefits
About the role
Your future role on our team
Upon joining our Earth and Infrastructure team, you’ll assist in mining projects (tailings dams, water management systems, waste rock, open pit, etc.). As a consulting engineer, you’ll support a wide variety of tailings storage facilities and waste rock spoils projects, including dam safety inspections and reviews, field investigation, laboratory testing and interpretation, design and construction.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to…
- Assist in the execution of basic and detailed engineering projects in geotechnics and tailings
- Write technical documents, calculation notes, specifications and study reports
- Apply current standards and work methodologies, while continuously seeking improvement
- Attend internal and client coordination meetings
- Conduct field surveys and onsite studies
- Supervise project implementation in the field, when necessary
- Support the commissioning of tailings management systems and hydraulic structures
- Participate in cross-functional engineering projects, from design to field supervision
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians
- Develop innovative technical solutions that contribute to the sustainability and efficiency of tailings management
- Play an active role in continuously improving methodologies and work standards
- Present your technical developments and innovative solutions at industry conferences and technical forums, contributing to your professional growth and recognition
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
- Adaptability and ability to learn quickly
- Integrity, honesty and alignment with our firm’s ethics and values
- Rigour and attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage relationships with colleagues and clients
- Ability to inspire respect and trust in others while fostering a positive team environment
- Results-driven
- Autonomy
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with geotechnical and hydraulic numerical modelling software
- Familiarity with AI tools applied to engineering
- Knowledge of international tailings management standards
- Advanced English, both spoken and written
- Asset: knowledge of French
Overview of certifications and job requirements
- University degree in Civil or Mining Engineering with a specialization in geotechnics, hydraulics or tailings; a post-graduate degree would be an asset
- At least 5 years of experience in projects related to stability analysis, monitoring, tailings management and hydraulic design
- Knowledge of applicable local and international standards
- Strong technical writing skills for high-level reports
- Experience with numerical modelling tools and software such as Python or similar
- Availability to conduct site visits, when required
About BBA inc.
Dentons is the world's largest global law firm, delivering quality and value to clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner and recognized by prominent business and legal publications for its innovations in client service, including founding Dentons Global Advisors. Dentons' polycentric approach and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client interests in the communities in which we live and work. www.dentons.com