Carlin - Environmental Engineer, Lands

Barrick Gold Corporation • Elko, NV

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About The Position

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join the Carlin Environmental Team. The successful candidate will manage site land disturbance and permitting activities, reclamation activities, and biodiversity-related projects while ensuring regulatory compliance with the site’s Plans of Operations, Reclamation Permits, and Biodiversity Program. The role requires strong project management skills and the ability to work effectively within a diverse team, supporting environmental objectives and responsible mining practices.

The position includes stakeholder engagement with Federal and State authorities, employee and contractor training, and periodic after-hours on-call response to environmental incidents. Nevada Gold Mines states its commitment to workplace safety and a sustainable legacy for host communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physical or biological sciences, natural resource management, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• In-depth experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to operate a light vehicle in off-road and/or inclement conditions.
• Ability to regularly walk over uneven, sloped, rocky, wet, or icy ground.
• Ability to lift 40 or more pounds consistently and safely.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GIS is highly preferred.
• Contractor management and budgeting experience preferred.
• Experience in regulatory agency interactions preferred.
• One to three years in a mining industry setting preferred.
• Familiarity with compliance systems and ISO 14001 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site's reclamation permits, including regulatory reporting and updating reclamation cost estimate models.
• Ensure compliance with the site’s Plan of Operations, with a primary focus on land management obligations.
• Develop and execute reclamation and closure plans in compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Complete activities associated with Carlin’s Biodiversity Program, including biological survey oversight, managing long-term riparian restoration and habitat mitigation projects, noxious weed management, and wildlife management.
• Assist with Plan of Operations amendments and associated NEPA permitting actions, as needed.
• Build relationships with Federal and State authorities to communicate monitoring results and collaborate on reclamation and closure activities.
• Assist with training NGM employees and contractors.
• Provide periodic, after-hours on-call response to environmental incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan with company-sponsored medical clinics
• 401k retirement plan with an employer match
• Paid time off
• Company stock purchase program
• Additional benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level