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Civil / Geotech Engineer Fly-In/Fly-Out (FIFO Fort McMurray)

  • Calgary, AB, Canada

$85,000 to $140,000 CAD / year · Contract

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$85,000 to $140,000 CAD / year
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Original job description

We are seeking one candidates as a Geotechnical Engineer.

The ideal candidate will be a professional with a minimum of 4 years experience or up to 10+ years experience, with preference given to those with experience in the Oil & Gas industry (specifically with Oil Sands Mining experience). Although we will consider junior level candidates as well. This position is for a FIFO to Fort McMurray, and the candidate can be either based in Calgary, AB., or Edmonton, AB.

The ideal candidate will have experience with civil engineering and construction oversight within an operating mine, including construction oversight; mine waste and tailings design; understanding of soil mechanics and rock mechanics; slope stability analysis; seepage analysis; design of large scale construction features for mining sites (tailings dam and containment structures; roads and pipelines; waste storage; ore stockpiles; reclamation); proficient in mining software (including MineScape; MineSight; AutoCAD; Geo-Slope); data analysis; communication skills; and report writing ability.

Our current client is a major mining company and the successful candidate will be working on a team of professionals in an operating Mine facility.

As this is a Fly-In Fly-Out position, the candidate can be located in either Calgary, AB. or Edmonton, AB.. You will be supplied accomodation, transportation and meals while on-site. The roster for this position is 1 week in - 1 week off.

· Work onsite - providing geotechnical engineer support for construction and ensure quality work is being followed to specifications

· Provide geotechnical engineering support to mine waste and tailings management projects

· Carry out on-site engineering data analyses and determine appropriate actions for follow-up

· Carry out geotechnical investigations, instrument installation, and construction quality assurance for dams; roads; building and other mine site infrastructure

· Assist with planning and supervising geotechnical subsurface investigations

· Assist with writing geotechnical reports and technical communications;

· Provide support to senior geotechnical engineer / geotechnical manager

· Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (geotechnical, civil or a related field)

Registered as a Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)

· 4 to 10+ years of experience (preference given to Oil & Gas [Oil Sands] experience in large civil earthworks construction mining related projects, which include: field construction, performance monitoring, construction quality assurance, inspection and testing)

· Perform field and environmental investigations for Gas or Oil exploration and construction development projects

· Proficient in engineering software (Geo-Slope; MineScape; AutoCAD; Microsoft Office)

· Skilled in data interpretation; analysis and correlation

· Ability to work independently as well as in a small team setting; and foster effective working relationships with their peers

· Previous experience in Oil Sands operations will be an asset.

· Only candidates who are legally permitted to work in Canada will be considered.

· Registration with APEGA is a condition of employment

· Professional Designation of P.Eng is preferred, or ability to achieve a P.Eng is required.

· This position will require successful completion of background reference checks as well as education and credentials verification

By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process.

BERYL Job # 2026-12FIFO-GE

Thank you for your interest. We only accept direct applications from candidates, we do not respond to inquiries from other employment agencies.

Applicants, please reference Beryl Job Number 2026-12FIFO-GE

Beryl Mining Services is an equal opportunity employer, and is proud to encourage and support diversity and inclusion in the mining industry.

Check out our website:

https://berylmining.ca/

More about this job

Responsibilities

Provide on-site geotechnical engineering support for mine construction, waste and tailings projects, and infrastructure, including investigations, instrumentation, construction quality assurance, and data analysis. Support senior geotechnical staff with planning subsurface investigations and preparing technical reports and communications.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in geotechnical, civil, or related engineering is required, along with APEGA registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer; P.Eng. designation is preferred or must be achievable. The role seeks 4 to 10+ years of relevant experience, ideally in oil sands or mining earthworks, and proficiency with geotechnical and engineering software, data interpretation, and analysis.

Skills

  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Oversight
  • Mine Waste Management
  • Tailings Design
  • Soil Mechanics
  • Rock Mechanics
  • Slope Stability Analysis
  • Seepage Analysis
  • Geotechnical Investigations
  • Construction Quality Assurance
  • Data Analysis
  • Technical Report Writing
  • MineScape
  • MineSight
  • Geo-Slope

Benefits

  • On-Site Accommodation
  • Transportation
  • Meals

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Construction
  • Environmental & Sustainability

Keywords

  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Oil Sands Mining
  • Mine Waste Management
  • Tailings Management
  • Tailings Dams
  • Containment Structures
  • Soil Mechanics
  • Rock Mechanics
  • Slope Stability
  • Seepage Analysis
  • Geotechnical Investigations
  • Subsurface Investigations
  • Construction Quality Assurance
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Field Construction
  • Instrumentation Installation
  • Environmental Investigations
  • Data Interpretation
  • Data Analysis
  • Technical Reports
  • APEGA
  • P.Eng.
  • Engineer-in-Training
  • Geo-Slope
  • MineScape
  • MineSight
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office
  • Fly-In/Fly-Out

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