Posted 7 days ago
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
@ Ausenco
Burnaby, British Columbia
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Overview
Ausenco is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for its Mine Waste Solutions team in Burnaby or Vancouver. The role covers geotechnical analysis, design and reporting for tailings storage facilities, waste rock dumps and heap leach pads, with occasional travel to client sites in Canada and internationally. The posting asks for a P.Eng. and/or P.Geo, at least 10 years of design experience, and offers a hybrid work model with a salary of CAD$120K to CAD$155K annually.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct geotechnical analysis, design and reporting for mine waste facilities
- Oversee site investigation and laboratory testing programs
- Prepare technical reports, proposals and design documentation
- Manage design drawings and specifications through construction
- Mentor junior staff
Requirements summary:
- P.Eng. and/or P.Geo designation
- At least 10 years of mine infrastructure design experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and GIS tools
- Proficiency in GeoStudio, Rocscience and Plaxis
- Excellent communication and report writing skills
- Familiarity with international tailings management standards
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng., P.Geo |
| Perks mentioned | Generous parental leave, Wellness, Paid training |
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Ausenco
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
Job description
Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.
We’re seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Mine Waste Solutions team in our Burnaby or Vancouver office.
We’re looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent technical and interpersonal skills to work with our talented team in delivering outstanding service to our clients.
About The Role
Why Ausenco?
We Support Individual Growth And Aim To Allow You To Work In a Way That Plays To Your Strengths. Beyond a Competitive Remuneration Package, We Offer
We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.
As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.
Salary range: CAD$120K – CAD$155K annually
Salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Join us and work a better way.
We’re seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Mine Waste Solutions team in our Burnaby or Vancouver office.
We’re looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent technical and interpersonal skills to work with our talented team in delivering outstanding service to our clients.
About The Role
- Conduct geotechnical analysis, design, and reporting for projects involving tailings storage facilities, waste rock dumps, heap leach pads, and other mine infrastructure.
- Participate in geotechnical site investigation/laboratory testing programs and results interpretation
- Prepare high-quality technical reports, proposals, and project documentation to support client needs and project milestones.
- Manage the preparation of design drawings and specifications, from initial scoping studies through to detailed design and construction phases.
- Collaborate effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring timely and successful project execution.
- Mentoring junior staff
- Willingness to travel to client sites within the Canada and internationally to support project activities.
- Professional designation including P.Eng. and/or P.Geo
- At least 10 years of experience in the design of tailings management facilities, waste rock storage facilities, heap leach pads, stockpiles, open pits, dams, slopes, earthwork, roads, platforms, water dams, among other mining infrastructure components.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D and GIS Tools (Arc GIS or QGIS).
- Proficiency in Geostudio, Rocscience, Bentley tools (Plaxis), to perform stability analyses, seepage, deformation, dynamic analysis, geothermal and others.
- Experience in seismic hazard and site response analyses.
- Experience generating civil-mining drawings, earthworks, and Material Take-off sheets (MTOs)
- Demonstrated experience with proposal preparation, project delivery, and client development.
- Experience preparing factual and design reports, including technical specifications.
- Experience designing and implementing geotechnical field investigations.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and meet established deadlines,
- Strong people skills and a desire and ability to work in a team environment and independently.
- Familiarity with international tailings management standards
Why Ausenco?
We Support Individual Growth And Aim To Allow You To Work In a Way That Plays To Your Strengths. Beyond a Competitive Remuneration Package, We Offer
- Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
- Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
- Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
- Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.
We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.
As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.
Salary range: CAD$120K – CAD$155K annually
Salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Join us and work a better way.
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