Tailings and Mine Waste Principal Engineer

Join to apply for the Tailings and Mine Waste Principal Engineer role at BBA Consultants

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Tailings and Mine Waste Principal Engineer role at BBA Consultants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Your future role on our team

BBA is looking for a principal engineer to support the growth of the Soil and Infrastructure group. We’re looking for someone who can take on a technical role and participate in the civil design of mine tailings facilities, waste rock piles and various water management infrastructures. Additionally, you’ll be required to supervise a project team. This position is ideal for those who are interested in a variety of technical and management tasks.

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

BBA is looking for a principal engineer to support the growth of the Soil and Infrastructure group. We’re looking for someone who can take on a technical role and participate in the civil design of mine tailings facilities, waste rock piles and various water management infrastructures. Additionally, you’ll be required to supervise a project team. This position is ideal for those who are interested in a variety of technical and management tasks.

With Us, You’ll Get The Opportunity To

• Design mine tailings management systems using conventional or innovative technologies for tailings, waste rock and water management infrastructures, including dams, dikes and earthworks
• Participate in the civil, geotechnical and hydrotechnical design of tailings facilities
• Manage and execute projects, including quality control, and time and budget management
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, and work with other professionals to deliver projects
• Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and cost estimates
• Work on business development with new and existing clients
• Participate in developing a business plan for mine waste management services
• Prepare and revise construction and work supervision documents for various designed infrastructures

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Results-driven
• Desire to motivate and train the next generation
• Inspirational leadership
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
• Rigour and ethical
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Mining or Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• Possess the title of engineer and be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
• At least 10 years of engineering work experience
• Experience in a consulting firm in the mining sector
• Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships
• Solid communication and soft skills
• Management and leadership skills
• Vast experience in project management
• Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written (English and French)

• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: we invest in our people and help them develop
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Participation in innovation projects
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and where there is no sense of hierarchy
• Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech work spaces
• Access to a profit-sharing program for all regular employees
• A growing business with many opportunities
• A generous pension and insurance plan
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
• At the office and on job sites, health, safety and the environment are a top priority