Senior Civil Engineer

SLR Consulting•Reno, NV

4d•$90,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

SLR Consulting (Americas) is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for their Reno office. This role is crucial in achieving the company's goal of Making Sustainability Happen. The Reno office provides a full range of professional services for challenging projects, including geotechnical engineering, earthworks and grading, stormwater design, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, environmental remediation, and construction quality monitoring, primarily supporting the mining industry. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of a registered principal engineer, mentor junior staff, and manage their own projects and technical workflows. This involves design, analysis, and preparation of specifications, calculations, and technical reports for various mining projects. The role offers a collaborative environment with multi-disciplinary teams and opportunities to work on significant local and global projects that positively influence the community and environment. Responsibilities extend beyond the office to include site assessments, construction observation, and client/regulator meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Nevada, or the ability to obtain within 6 months
Working knowledge of Engineering software including, but not limited to: Civil Design & Grading (Civil 3D)
Depending on area of specialization, specialty software to include: Hydrology & Hydraulics (HEC HMS, HEC RAS); or Geotechnical Design (GeoStudio, Rocscience)
Possess valid driver's license
Willing to travel by car and airplane, including travel for domestic projects

Nice To Haves

M.Sc. preferred
Willing to travel for international projects
Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
Ability to learn new engineering topics and software quickly
Demonstrated ability to follow direction and work in a team environment
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Needs little oversight, can be a self-starter
Thinks and plans ahead
Willingly accepts assigned tasks (“can-do / will-do”) with initiative to take on more

Responsibilities

Lead and take professional ownership of projects in a technical capacity
Perform engineering work for industrial and mining projects
Visit project sites for the purpose of data collection and monitoring, performing investigations and / or performing construction inspection services
Utilize a variety of computer programs including AutoCAD Civil 3D software and specialty software to undertake designs and computations
Write memos and calculation packages to document work performed