Senior Environmental Regulatory Manager - Mining

GHD • Golden, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mining & Environmental Regulatory SME – New Mexico. We are seeking a Senior Environmental Regulatory Manager – Mining to lead regulatory strategy and client advisory support for complex legacy mining environmental remediation and reclamation projects. This role will play a key part in shaping regulatory engagement, managing risk, and supporting long-term site closure and reclamation strategies. The position offers a blend of technical leadership, client-facing work, and contribution to business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related field
• 12+ years of regulatory experience related to legacy or active mine sites
• Experience supporting remediation, reclamation, and enforcement negotiations
• Strong understanding of permitting, compliance, and regulatory strategy
• Excellent technical writing and executive communication skills
• Willingness to travel

Nice To Haves

• State-level environmental and mining regulations (New Mexico experience preferred, or similar Southwest U.S. experience)
• Federal regulatory frameworks such as CERCLA, RCRA, and Clean Water Act
• Mining-related permitting and reclamation (including SMCRA or similar programs)
• Coordination with agencies such as NMED, EPA, BLM, or comparable regulatory bodies

Responsibilities

• Serve as a regulatory lead for environmental remediation and reclamation projects at legacy mine sites
• Advise clients on permitting, compliance strategy, and regulatory risk
• Lead regulatory reviews, audits, corrective action programs, and closure planning
• Interface directly with regulatory agencies at the state and federal level
• Monitor regulatory trends and support proactive client strategy
• Support proposals, client development, and strategic growth initiatives
• Mentor and support development of technical staff

Benefits

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

What This Job Offers

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