Mid-Level Civil Engineer (Mine Reclamation)

RE/SPEC Inc.•Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The responsibilities for this position include assisting in planning and designing Abandoned Mine Land (AML) and reclamation projects, impoundment design and inspections, site design, site grading, stormwater design, permitting (including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System [NPDES]), preparing technical reports, and project management. The successful candidate will work with senior engineering staff to manage mining-related reclamation projects. Domestic travel may be required for visits to client mine sites as well as for client and corporate meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master’s degree in civil, mining or environmental engineering or geology
A minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in environmental engineering
Registered professional engineer or ability to obtain
Prior experience with abandoned mine land and reclamation
Technical knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations related to environmental site assessments, reclamation and site remediation
Extensive experience in commercial civil or mining engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Carlson Civil Suite, HEC-RAS, HMS, TR55, Geo-Studio, or similar software and GIS-based software)
Excellent interpersonal and effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in AML or environmental projects in the Appalachia region
Experience in operational, consulting, or engineering services in civil or environmental engineering or related industries
Project management experience

Responsibilities

Assisting in planning and designing Abandoned Mine Land (AML) and reclamation projects
Impoundment design and inspections
Site design
Site grading
Stormwater design
Permitting (including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System [NPDES])
Preparing technical reports
Project management
Manage mining-related reclamation projects