Hilary Smith

Hilary Smith is an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer at BGC Engineering Inc. since April 2021, specializing in the design of tailings storage facilities and conducting stability analyses using GeoStudio Slope/W. Prior to this role, Hilary served as a Junior Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training at the University of Alberta, where responsibilities included modeling geotechnical systems and conducting laboratory testing. Experience as Edmonton Lab Manager for ElectroKinetic Solutions involved conducting experiments on tailings treatment and managing safety for sampling teams. Additional experience includes roles at AECOM, Suncor Energy, Vale, Kiewit, and Syncrude Canada Ltd, encompassing various aspects of geotechnical engineering and mining operations. Hilary holds a Master of Science in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from the University of Alberta.