Geotechnical Engineer - Canadian Natural Resources, Fort McMurray

About the Role

As a leader in Canada's energy industry, Canadian Natural Resources is proud to offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities. We are committed to driving innovation and delivering long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right. This is an excellent opportunity to make your mark and advance your career within a dynamic environment.

We are seeking a Professional Geotechnical Design, Construction, and Reporting Engineer to diversify and accelerate their career with Canadian Natural’s Albian Mine Geotechnical Engineering and Design teams. These teams provide essential in-house technical, professional, and engineering leadership to support mining operations at the Albian Oil Sands asset. This role is ideal for those seeking impactful engineering jobs in Fort McMurray or Calgary, contributing to Canadian Natural Resources careers.

This pivotal geotechnical engineering role is responsible for producing design, construction, and performance monitoring solutions for critical mine earth structures. This includes tailings containment dams, pit walls, waste dumps, and other vital civil infrastructure. The successful candidate is expected to progress into the role of Designer of Record and/or Engineer of Record, as outlined in the Alberta Dam and Canal Safety Directive, showcasing significant career growth potential within Canadian Natural Resources jobs.

Day-to-Day

The daily responsibilities for this Geotechnical Engineer position involve a blend of design, field support, and reporting, ensuring the safety and performance of our natural resource operations. Key accountabilities include:

• Perform geotechnical engineering designs for mine earth structures, including tailings containment dams, pit walls, waste dumps, and other civil infrastructure.
• Work as a Resident Engineer with the Engineer of Record and Designer of Record to support design, construction execution, performance monitoring, and assurance-focused site inspections, including survey checks, fill placement reviews, stakeholder engagement, and performance evaluations.
• Prepare as-built records and performance reports for earth structures, communicate findings with stakeholders, and support the development of actions based on assessment results.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate instrumentation drilling programs to monitor the performance of earth structures and pit wall slopes.
• Prepare geotechnical engineering documentation to support regulatory authorization submissions and contribute to standards, procedures, guidelines, and governance programs within the Albian Dam Safety Management System.
• Support surface water management planning and design, assess system performance, and integrate site infrastructure, including roads, ditches, and other utilities.

Requirements

To thrive in this challenging geotechnical engineering role, candidates should possess a strong educational background and significant practical experience in design and construction within the natural resources sector.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geological Engineering; a Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.
• Registration with APEGA, or eligibility for registration, is required.
• 8+ years of design and construction experience in an operational or consulting environment; experience in oil sands mining is preferred.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office tools, AutoCAD Civil 3D, GeoStudio, and other geotechnical engineering design and analysis software.

Benefits

Canadian Natural Resources is committed to sharing company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package and a supportive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses.
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits.
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy.
• May be eligible for additional premiums.
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta.
• First class camp facilities (for Albian site).
• Health & Wellness Spending Account.
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program.

We invest in your career by fostering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together, and doing it right, with fun and integrity. Our commitment extends to community investment, creating shared value in the areas where we live and work.