Senior Tailings Geotechnical Engineer
Hatch · Private sector
Mississauga · Ontario · Canada
- Salary
- Not confirmed — see original posting
- Hours / week
- Not stated
- Experience
- Minimum 12 years of relevant experience
- Work arrangement
- Not stated
The role
Lead geotechnical design and investigation for tailings storage, mine-waste and mine-closure projects from concept and feasibility through detailed engineering and construction. The engineer coordinates multidisciplinary teams, prepares studies and specifications, evaluates settlement, liquefaction, slope stability and seepage, manages field and laboratory programs and instrumentation, supports construction quality and troubleshooting, and mentors junior and intermediate engineers.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in civil, geological or mining engineering and/or postgraduate geotechnical studies; valid Ontario professional-engineering registration; at least 12 years of relevant experience; construction and field experience; proficiency with GeoStudio or Rocscience and advanced Excel; familiarity with Civil 3D. Valid driver's licence and preferably an internationally recognized passport are required for travel.
Before you apply
Editorial questions based on the information available; these are not additional employer requirements.
- Salary information has not been confirmed in this summary. Check the original posting for the advertised range and benefits.
- Weekly hours are not specified. Confirm the normal schedule, site attendance and any evening or weekend requirements.
- No closing date is indicated. Check the original posting before preparing an application; this does not mean recruitment is open indefinitely.
- Work details
- Mississauga-based role within a global tailings and mine-waste practice. Field support, domestic and international travel and work with international multidisciplinary teams are required. Hatch describes a flexible work environment but does not specify a remote or hybrid schedule. Contract duration, weekly hours and salary are not stated.
- Languages
- Excellent written and spoken English required; English/French bilingualism preferred
- Date found
- Oct 31, 2026
- Posting date
- Oct 31, 2026
- Closing date
- Not specified
- Discipline
- Geotechnical
- Reference
- 100967
- Source
- Hatch
Last verified: Oct 31, 2026