Senior Civil Engineer

Albemarle•Kings Mountain, NC

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Albemarle is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with a background in dam design and/or mine water and geotechnical engineering to support the Kings Mountain Mining Project through all phases of design, engineering, permitting, construction, and operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: Hydraulic Engineering: hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control. Geotechnical Engineering: soil and rock characterization, slope stability analysis, and seepage modeling. The role works closely with project & corporate engineering, permitting, contractors, and operations teams to plan, evaluate, review, and oversee the design and construction of mine waste disposal facilities and surface water management infrastructure. Responsibilities include developing scopes of work, reviewing engineering analyses and deliverables prepared by external consultants, and supporting the development and implementation of operational and monitoring procedures. This is a hybrid position. The successful candidate is expected to work at the mine site at least three days per week, with the flexibility to work from home for the remaining two days. As mine development progresses, the role will transition to four days onsite and potentially a full five-day onsite schedule.

Requirements

B.S. in Civil Engineering with 10-15 yrs of experience in mining geotechnical, hydraulic, or stormwater design and construction.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Civil Engineering (NC or ability to obtain).
Excellent technical writing and ability to review complex engineering documents and permit submittals.
Effective communicator and collaborator across multidisciplinary teams and contractors.

Nice To Haves

M.S. in Civil or Water Resources Engineering with a dam design, geotechnical or hydrology/hydraulics focus.
Experience in mining waste and water management (stockpile, and tailings water management).
Experience in climate impact assessment, long-term water balance.
Experience developing budgets and managing capital projects for site mine waste and water facilities.

Responsibilities

Oversee the scope of work of engineering consultants and review civil design aspects related to project development, mine waste and water management, including waste rock and tailings facilities, stormwater and wastewater containment and conveyance structures, grading plans, drainage systems, and erosion and sediment control measures across project design, construction/execution, and operations.
Monitor consultant and contractor progress and assess compliance with project schedules, budgets, and objectives. Collaborate with the Project Controls team to identify and address potential risks to project delivery.
Liaise with internal Subject Matter Experts and Project Teams to ensure project outcomes align with operational needs, project economics, industry good practice, safe engineering principles, environmental standards, and regulatory requirements.
Review consultant and contractor deliverables to confirm alignment with approved scope, technical requirements, and internal Project Team expectations.
Support preparation of internal project documentation and project assurance needs including stage-gate deliverables, regulatory submissions, and operational and safety documentation required for project execution.
Oversee and facilitate field activities related to civil and environmental aspects of the project, including sampling, field verification, subsurface investigations, well installations, and test excavations. Coordinate with site teams, consultants, and contractors to obtain required authorizations, permits, and documentation, ensuring work is conducted safely and in accordance with Albemarle procedures. In some cases, directly collect field samples.
Support the transition from project execution to operations by coordinating with Operations Teams to ensure facilities are handed over in a manner consistent with design intent and operational requirements.