Principal Geotechnical Tailings Engineer, North America Minerals & Metals

AtkinsRealis•Reno, NV

37d•$165,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

It's an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company's purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos includes collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! The North America Minerals & Metals division is currently seeking a Senior or Principal level 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. The Engineer will act as a technical lead for multidisciplinary teams to design civil engineering works related to the management of tailings and mine waste facilities. Working closely with other senior engineers and supported by junior engineers and technicians, the Principal Engineer will be involved in all stages of the design of structures, from concept to design to construction on earthwork projects in the mining and water resources sectors.

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.
15+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams of large- and small-scale projects with mine waste management components.
Experience in the design of embankment dams and lined facilities with leak detection.
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.

Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary project teams for the siting and design of tailings facilities, heap leach pads and water dam projects.
Participate in the geotechnical investigations and studies on potential siting of tailings sites.
Direct the preparation of drawings and technical specifications and willingness to be a Designer of Record or Engineer of Record for mine waste facilities in compliance with GISTM.
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.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Flexible work schedules
Group Insurance
Two Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
Pet Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.