[Hiring] Technical Lead, Tailings & Mine Waste @Equilibrium

Role Description

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Geotechnical professional to join our growing Mine Waste team. Our Mine Waste practice is a strategic area of growth, complementing our established rock mechanics and hydrogeology disciplines. You’ll work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams on significant projects while contributing to the continued growth and development of our mine waste capabilities.

As Technical Lead, Mine Waste, you’ll lead the delivery of tailings and mine waste projects, provide technical direction and work closely with experienced multidisciplinary teams. You’ll have the opportunity to further develop your technical and leadership capability, build trusted client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of Equilibrium’s Mine Waste practice.

• Lead the geotechnical investigations, design, coordination, and delivery of tailings, waste rock spoils, and other mine waste projects, confirming safe work practices, schedule, budget, and client requirements are met.
• Manage technical quality of all aspects of projects, applying sound engineering judgement, providing technical direction, and maintaining knowledge of industry best practices.
• Lead dam safety and spoil inspections, dam safety reviews, and other technical assessments, providing risk-informed recommendations and supporting client’s safety management programs.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and technical review to junior staff, supporting professional development and career growth.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, regulators, rightsholders, and global technical specialists.
• Contribute to proposals, client pursuits, and opportunity development, helping grow Equilibrium's Mine Waste practice.
• Promote industry best practices and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in mining, engineering consulting or project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in design and evaluation of tailings dams, waste rock spoils, and/or co-management structures.
• Experience in dam safety reviews or experience within an Engineer of Record team (lead or deputy) is a plus.
• Strong technical judgement, leadership, and project delivery skills.
• Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence, with the ability to communicate thoughtfully, build trust, provide constructive technical feedback, and navigate challenging situations with empathy.
• Experience working with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Bi-lingual communication ability is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or related discipline).
• P.Eng. registration in Canada.
• Demonstrated experience in business development and building long-term client relationships.
• Willingness to travel to mine sites as required.

Benefits

• Canada: $145,000 - $175,000 CAD per year + Benefits + Bonus
• USA: $140,000 - $165,000 USD per year + Benefits + Bonus
• Australia: $170,000 – $200,000 AUD per year + Superannuation + Bonus

Company Description

Equilibrium is a specialist technical consultancy serving the global mining and natural resources sectors. We bring together expertise in geotechnical engineering, structural geology, and hydrogeology, to solve complex technical challenges and deliver practical solutions for our clients.

• Founded by internationally respected technical leaders.
• Combines deep technical expertise with a practical, solutions-focused approach and close client relationships.
• Committed to continuously improving our expertise, how we work and the value we deliver to our clients.

Additional Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is based.
• Periodic domestic and/or international travel may be required for project assignments, meetings, training, client engagements, field investigations, and other business purposes, including travel to remote project and mine sites.
• Flexibility in work schedule may be required to support collaboration across different time zones.
• The role may require security, background, criminal record, drug and alcohol, or other screening depending on project or client requirements.