Principal Civil Engineer

AECOM • Denver, CO

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About The Position

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Principal Civil Engineer to serve as a Civil Design Manager for the design of a new Tailings Storage Facility (TSF). The role will be responsible for integrating operational concepts and priorities as part of the Mining Division in Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, or Phoenix, AZ. The Civil Design Manager will lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams in delivering integrated TSF solutions and embedding operational requirements into the design process. This role bridges the gap between design and operations, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize constructability, maintainability, and long-term performance. The manager is responsible for project delivery, budget and schedule management, and building strong internal and client relationships.

Requirements

• BA/BS and 10+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership.

Nice To Haves

• MA/MS Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Emphasis
• 15 years of relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams for tailings projects, focusing on operational integration.
• Liaise with operations, project managers, and client representatives to gather and incorporate operational input
• Direct and facilitate comprehensive design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering workshops to drive technical excellence and project value.
• Manage designs to comply with regulatory standards, client specifications, AECOM quality requirements, and industry best practice guidelines.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and delivery.
• Cultivate and sustain robust client and stakeholder relationships, serving as a trusted advisor for design-related matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships within the project team
• Oversee planning, design, and support construction phases as required.
• Mentor engineers and support technical development within the team.
• Prepare and present technical documentation, reports, and design packages.
• Support bid preparation and proposal development for new projects.
• Support the project manager and project controls team by inspiring and motivating the design leads to recognize the value and complete all required earned value management practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary design managers in developing design solutions for TSFs, underflow sand embankments, cyclone stations, tailings pipelines, seepage control systems, and water management infrastructure.
• Champion a culture of health, safety, and environmental excellence across all project phases, integrate risk management practices into design and construction.
• Navigate and resolve conflicts within the project team and with clients, demonstrating professionalism, diplomacy, and the ability to stand firm on technical and contractual requirements while maintaining positive relationships.
• Contribute to financial management, including preparation and negotiation of contracts, project budgets, schedules, and change management to deliver on time and within scope.
• Review and contribute to earned value management (EVM) reports and provide direction to design leads, enabling informed decision-making and continuous performance improvement.
• Mentor and develop engineering leads, provide technical guidance, career development support, and foster a culture of innovation, quality, and accountability within the team.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

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