Senior Geotechnical Tailings Engineer, North America Minerals & Metals

AtkinsRéalis • Denver, CO

15h • $115,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The North America Minerals & Metals division is currently seeking a Senior 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 geotechnical task lead participating in multidisciplinary teams to design civil engineering works related to the management of tailings impoundments, mine waste facilities, and geoengineering for the design of mine facilities. Working closely with the principal engineer, other senior engineers, and supported by junior engineers, the Senior Geotechnical 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.
• Minimum 6 years of experience working on the design of dikes, embankment dams, and geomembrane lined facilities with leak detection.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer, with the ability to become registered in Nevada or Arizona within 12 months.
• Demonstrated 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.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to train to be a Designer of Record or Engineer of Record for mine waste facilities in compliance with GISTM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as geotechnical task lead on multi-disciplinary project teams for the siting and design of tailings facilities, heap leach pads and embankment dam projects.
• Participate in the geotechnical investigations and studies on potential siting of tailings facilities, heap leach pads, waste rock piles and deep foundation designs for mine infrastructure.
• Direct the preparation of drawings and technical specifications.
• Willingness to train to be a Designer of Record or Engineer of Record for mine waste facilities in compliance with GISTM is a plus.
• 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

• AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

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