Senior Civil Engineer

Freeport McMoRan•Safford, AZ

6d•$97,500 - $138,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Civil Engineer reviews and investigates assigned engineering projects and develops appropriate recommendations. The role manages large or complex site planning and construction projects, expansions, or modifications, and serves as a subject matter expert. It provides guidance to site management on applicable processes, practices, and existing or proposed local, state, and federal regulations. The engineer contributes to strategic planning and budgeting for designated engineering areas, develops and evaluates capital funding requests (AFEs), and may evaluate and administer vendor contracts or represent the site on company-sponsored committees, task forces, or teams. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based at Freeport-McMoRan’s Safford operations in southeastern Arizona, a zero-discharge mine that emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship, advanced technologies, and sustainable practices. Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and all required training or testing. The operation may require a non-standard schedule, including shifts other than day shift, and the company conducts mandatory pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing as allowed by law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline and five years of related experience in engineering or a related field; or a master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline and three years of related experience.
Working knowledge and experience with Civil Engineering applications, potentially including infrastructure design, construction, and maintenance.
Broad knowledge of Civil Engineering principles and practices.
Ability to research and analyze complex information and draw valid conclusions.
Skill in managing large or complex engineering projects.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement.
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards.
Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
May be required to pass a medical exam and all required training and/or testing.
Must comply with mandatory pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering license.
Experience with cost estimating for civil projects, project scheduling, and project controls.
Experience using engineering software such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and GoldSim, or programming languages.
Experience working in a mining environment and/or residential construction.

Responsibilities

Review and investigate assigned engineering projects and develop appropriate recommendations.
Manage large or complex site planning and construction projects, expansions, or modifications, serving as a subject matter expert.
Advise the site management team on applicable processes, practices, and existing or proposed local, state, and federal regulations.
Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting for designated engineering areas.
Develop and evaluate Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) capital funding requests.
May evaluate and administer vendor contracts for services and equipment.
May represent the site on company-sponsored steering committees, task forces, or teams.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
401(k) plan with employer contribution/match.
Paid time off, paid sick time, and holiday pay.
Parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home, and vehicle.
Internal progression opportunities.
Eligibility for additional discretionary and incentive payments based on company and individual performance.