SRK Consulting

Geological exploration consultancy for minerals

Senior Environmental or Water Resources Engineer

Environmental Engineering +1Updated on Nov 13

Full-timeCA$115k - CA$145k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in environmental, civil, water resources, or chemical engineering is required.
A minimum of 8 years of relevant consulting experience in the mining industry is required.
Strong analytical and computer skills using Microsoft Office are required.
The candidate must be registered or eligible for professional registration with OIQ and PEng.
A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.
The candidate must be committed to conducting work safely.
The candidate must be bilingual in English and French.
The candidate must be willing to travel locally, nationally, and potentially internationally.
The candidate must be able to work independently on-site, outside, and in remote locations.
The candidate must be able to work long hours in the field and tolerate variable weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Execute and lead engineering projects related to mine water management throughout all phases of mine life, including planning, construction, operations, closure, and reclamation.
Prepare and review engineering calculations, models, and methods.
Prepare, or assist in preparing, drawings, technical reports, and memos.
Participate in multidisciplinary teams with hydrotechnical, hydrogeological, geochemical, and civil disciplines.
Develop water and load balance models to inform site water management decisions.
Conduct hydraulic analysis and design to inform pump, pipeline, channel, and spillway conveyance.
Conduct climatic and hydrological modelling in various geographies to inform site water management.
Assess water quality and treatment processes to inform water treatment design.
Attend site visits and conduct water management field work in Ontario, Quebec, and eastern Canada.
Engage in the development and advancement of SRK’s engineering practice.
Participate in business development.
Mentor others.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with specialized engineering design or analysis software, such as Goldsim, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PCSWMM, WMS, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Leapfrog, or Civil 3D.
Experience with data science, coding in Python, R, or Visual Basic, or AI such as Claude Code.
Construction quality assurance/quality control or general construction experience.
A graduate degree in a related field.

SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and metals sector.

We are seeking a bilingual (French/English) Senior Environmental or Water Resources Engineer to work with our surface water team, focused on mine water management, based in Eastern Canada (Montreal, Quebec City, Sudbury or Toronto).

Our surface water team interacts regularly with our other technical groups (hydrogeology, geochemistry, civil/geotechnical engineering) as part of our Canada Geoenvironmental group, creating substantial opportunity for cross-discipline learning. Our projects assist domestic and international mining projects from a wide range of commodities and mining approaches to responsibly manage water through the full mining cycle, from planning through closure.

The position will involve the following range of typical activities:

Execution and leadership of engineering projects related to mine water management at all phases of the mine life, including planning, construction, operations, closure, and reclamation.
Preparation and review of engineering calculations, models, and methods.
Preparing, or assisting in preparing, drawings, technical reports and memos.
Participating in multidisciplinary teams with hydrotechnical, hydrogeological, geochemical, and civil disciplines.
Development of water and load balance models to inform site water management decisions.
Hydraulic analysis and design, to inform pump, pipeline, channel, and spillway conveyance.
Climatic and hydrological modelling in a variety of geographies to inform site water management.
Water quality/treatment process assessments to inform water treatment design.
The need to attend site visits and complete water management field work in Ontario, Quebec, and eastern Canada. Opportunities for project work also exist globally.
Active engagement in development and/or advancement of SRK’s engineering practice.
Active engagement and participation in business development.
Active engagement in mentoring others.

This position is a hybrid work arrangement (office and remote). SRK understands the need for a balance of both work and life and can offer flexible working hours to accommodate these needs.

An undergraduate degree in environmental, civil, water resources, or chemical engineering.
Minimum 8 years of relevant consulting experience in the mining industry.
Strong analytical and computer skills using MS Office are required.
Registered or eligible for professional registration (OIQ and PEng).
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Commitment to conducting work safely.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
A positive and enthusiastic attitude, with a willingness to take on new challenges.
Willingness to travel locally, nationally, and potentially internationally.
Ability to work independently, on-site, outside and in remote locations.
Ability to work long hours in the field, tolerating variable weather conditions.
Bilingual English/French is required for this position

Valuable Skills:

Experience with specialized engineering design/analysis software typical for this role (e.g., Goldsim, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PCSWMM, WMS, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Leapfrog, Civil 3D, etc.).
Experience with data science, coding (Python, R, Visual Basic), or AI (Claude Code) is an asset.
Construction QA/QC or general construction experience is an asset.
A graduate degree in a related field is considered an asset.

This position involves working in multi-disciplinary teams on a range of projects and may include periodic travel, either domestically or internationally.

This opportunity represents a newly created role within our organization.

SRK uses Artificial Intelligence to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, however all selection and hiring decisions are made exclusively by the relevant hiring team.

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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