SRK Consulting

Geological exploration consultancy for minerals

Environmental/Chemical Engineer - Mine Water Management

Water Resources EngineeringPosted on Nov 12

Full-timeGreater Sudbury, ON, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in environmental, water resources, process, chemical, civil, or related engineering.
Two to ten or more years of relevant experience in water or wastewater treatment, process engineering, mining, and/or consulting.
Strong analytical and computer skills, including Excel.
Professional registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist, or eligibility to obtain it; candidates registered in another province or country are also eligible.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Must be based in Sudbury, Ontario.

Responsibilities

Develop water and load balance models to inform site water management and treatment decisions.
Support the design of water management infrastructure, including pipelines, ponds, and water treatment facilities.
Review and interpret water quality and water treatment system operating data.
Support the evaluation, design, and implementation of water treatment systems for mining effluents.
Establish process design basis and design criteria.
Develop process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
Perform process modelling and mass and energy balances.
Prepare equipment specifications.
Prepare operating and capital cost estimates.
Assist with commissioning, optimization, and troubleshooting of water treatment systems.
Assist in field data collection programs, including water sampling and visits to operating water treatment plants; field work depends on interest in traveling.
Prepare technical reports and presentations.

Desired Qualifications

Field experience, including water sampling and work at water treatment plants.
Experience with mine water treatment technologies, such as chemical precipitation, membrane processes, and biological treatment.
Experience on active mine sites with water management.
Experience with GoldSim, PHREEQC, AutoCAD, or similar design and modelling tools.
Programming or scripting skills in Python or R.
Experience with Claude Code or similar AI-assisted analysis tools.
Relevant training or experience in municipal or industrial wastewater treatment, oil and gas, or process industries such as pulp and paper, chemicals, and food is welcomed.

We are seeking a Junior to Senior Environmental/Chemical Engineer to work on mine water management and water treatment projects, based in Sudbury, Ontario. Our team is growing, and we are actively looking for qualified candidates.

You will join our Canada Geoenvironmental group and work closely with our surface water, hydrogeology, geochemistry and geotechnical teams. Our projects help domestic and international mining clients manage and treat water responsibly through the full mining cycle, from planning through closure, at both active and closing mine sites for a broad range of commodities across Canada and internationally.

Junior team members are supported with training and close supervision, with room to grow quickly. Senior team members lead projects, mentor junior staff and manage client relationships.

The work will vary with your interests and qualifications, but will generally include:

Developing water and load balance models to inform site water management and treatment decisions
Supporting the design of water management infrastructure (e.g. pipelines, ponds, water treatment facilities etc)
Reviewing and interpreting water quality and water treatment system operating data
Supporting the evaluation, design and implementation of water treatment systems for mining effluents
Establishing process design basis and design criteria
Developing process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
Process modelling and mass and energy balances
Preparing equipment specifications
Preparing operating and capital cost estimates
Assisting with commissioning, optimization and troubleshooting of water treatment systems
Assisting in field data collection programs, including water sampling and visits to operating water treatment plants, with the amount of field work dependent on your interest in traveling
Technical reporting and presentations

A degree in environmental, water resources, process, chemical, civil or related engineering. Those with other relevant training or experience, including from municipal or industrial wastewater treatment, oil and gas, or process industries such as pulp and paper, chemicals and food, are encouraged to apply.
2 -10+ years of relevant experience in water or wastewater treatment, process engineering, mining and/or consulting
Strong analytical and computer skills, including Excel
Professional registration (P.Eng. or P.Geo.) or eligibility to obtain it, including candidates registered in another province or country. SRK supports the licensing process
Effective written and oral communication skills
Must be based in Sudbury, Ontario

Assets

Field experience, including water sampling and working at water treatment plants
Experience with mine water treatment technologies (for example, chemical precipitation, membrane processes, biological treatment)
Experience on active mine sites with water management
Experience with GoldSim, PHREEQC, AutoCAD or similar design and modelling tools
Programming or scripting skills (Python, R)
Experience with Claude Code or similar AI-assisted analysis tools

About the Company

SRK Consulting

Geological exploration consultancy for minerals

SRK Consulting provides specialist exploration services for metal and industrial mineral deposits, guiding projects from the earliest stage through resource drilling. It offers a complete service tailored to geological and geographic conditions and the client's strategic needs, working independently or with a client’s team to deliver consultancy, management, and contracting to international standards. It also advises on budgeting, risks, health and safety, logistics, security, and medical support specific to exploration. The goal is to be the partner of choice by adding value to projects while keeping the process cost-efficient and successful for new and existing clients.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $450K
Headquarters: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Founded: 2003

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