[Hiring] Geotechnical Lead @Equilibrium

Role Description

We are seeking an accomplished senior level Geotechnical Engineer / Geotechnical Lead 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 geotechnical engineering and mine waste projects while contributing to the continued growth and development of our mine waste capabilities.

As Geotechnical Lead, Tailings & 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 leadership, geotechnical engineering, project management, and client relationship capabilities.

• Lead Projects: 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.
• Lead Technical Excellence: Manage technical quality of all aspects of projects, applying sound engineering judgement, providing technical direction, and maintaining knowledge of industry best practices.
• Champion Facility Safety: Lead dam safety and spoil inspections, dam safety reviews, and other technical assessments, providing risk-informed recommendations and supporting client’s safety management programs.
• Develop People: Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and technical review to junior staff, supporting professional development and career growth.
• Build Client Relationships: Manage client and stakeholder relationships and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (geotechnical engineers, mining engineers, hydrogeologists, structural geologists), contractors, regulators, rightsholders, and global technical specialists.
• Grow the Business: Contribute to proposals, client pursuits, and opportunity development, helping grow Equilibrium's Mine Waste practice.
• Drive Best Practice: Promote industry best practices and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering, mining, engineering consulting, mine waste, tailings, or project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in geotechnical 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 (English and French) communication ability is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in business development and building long-term client relationships.
• Valid driver’s license. Ability to drive company or rental vehicles for project and field activities.
• Willingness to travel to mine sites as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or related discipline).
• Relevant professional registration, such as P.Eng., PE, or equivalent professional engineering designation.

Benefits

• Salary range: $145,000 - $175,000 CAD per year + Benefits + 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, we combine deep technical expertise with a practical, solutions-focused approach and close client relationships. Our multidisciplinary teams work across regions and disciplines to deliver work that is technically sound, practical, and fit for purpose.

Technical excellence is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to continuously improving our expertise, how we work, and the value we deliver to our clients.