Senior Geotechnical Tailings Engineer, North America Minerals & Metals

About the role

The North America Minerals & Metals division is currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Tailings Engineer to join our Denver, CO office. Consideration will also be given to candidates who can work from our Scottsdale, AZ or Reno, NV offices.

Responsibilities

• Act as geotechnical task lead on multi-disciplinary project teams for the siting and design of tailings facilities, heap leach pads and embankment dam projects.
• Participate in the geotechnical investigations and studies on potential siting of tailings facilities, heap leach pads, waste rock piles and deep foundation designs for mine infrastructure.
• Direct the preparation of drawings and technical specifications. Willingness to train to be a Designer of Record or Engineer of Record for mine waste facilities in compliance with GISTM is a plus.
• Participate in technical reviews related to effective containment of mine tailings and mine waste.
• Represent the company by presenting at key technical mining related conferences.
• Participate in the training, mentorship, and development of young engineers.
• Participate in the proposal preparation.

Requirements

• University degree in civil or geological engineering and a geotechnical post-graduate degree or equivalent experience.
• Registered as Profession Engineer in Nevada or Arizona or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• Minimum 6 years of experience working on the design of dikes, embankment dams, and geomembrane lined facilities with leak detection.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer, with the ability to become registered in Nevada or Arizona within 12 months.
• Demonstrated knowledge of slope stability, seepage and stress-strain software and experience in dynamic and seismic analyses.
• The candidate must possess a demonstrated ability for teamwork within multidisciplinary engineering teams composed mainly of geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, hydrogeologists and environmental specialists.

Qualifications

Qualifications are as follows:

Skills

• Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with tailings facility design and management.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in the mining industry.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools such as slope stability analysis, seepage analysis, and stress-strain analysis.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

Pay

Expected compensation range is between $120,000 - $188,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

Full time