Senior Project Civil / Geotechnical Engineering - Mining and Mine Waste Storage

AECOM•Reno, NV

14h•$140,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer and project manager to support surface mining, mine waste storage, and heavy civil infrastructure design and analysis in its Mining Division. The role calls for broad experience supporting surface mining operations and the design, management, and evaluation of waste rock storage, heap and run-of-mine leaching, and tailings storage facilities. The position provides project leadership in civil design, investigation, analysis, and water management for mine waste facilities and multidisciplinary mining projects. It may serve as lead engineer or discipline lead on medium- to large-sized projects, managing teams of five or more across multiple disciplines and subcontractors. The role also works with current and prospective clients, supports proposals and growth of the Mining practice, and provides technical direction and mentoring to staff. The engineer plans and coordinates project phases focused on civil and geotechnical design and stormwater management, conducts independent technical reviews and signs off on work, and advises clients on engineering matters and regulatory compliance. The role may be the primary client contact and includes delivering work within agreed scope, budget, and schedule. The position is hybrid and based in Reno, Nevada. Sponsorship and relocation are not provided. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check in accordance with company policy.
Demonstrated broad experience supporting surface mining operations and designing, managing, and evaluating waste rock storage, heap and run-of-mine leaching, and tailings storage facilities.
Must be resourceful, highly organized, professional, and attentive to detail and people.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MA/MS) in Civil Engineering or a related field.
12 or more years of relevant experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
MSHA Miner training.
Progressive experience in civil design, construction documentation, geotechnical engineering, water management, construction monitoring, and operations.
Progressive project experience, including task leadership and project management roles on design and design-build projects.
Ability to serve as primary client contact and develop client relationships.
Experience leading designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, construction specifications, and final working drawings.
Experience working with CAD designers to produce construction-level drawings, including grading, drainage, and roadway plans, profiles, details, and sections.
Experience scoping and estimating complex civil and hydraulics projects and managing task budgets and schedules.
Experience authoring reports and preparing or directing detailed calculation packages with appropriate documentation and references.

Responsibilities

Lead civil design, investigation, analysis, and water management for mine waste facilities and multidisciplinary mining projects.
Serve as lead engineer or discipline lead on medium- to large-sized projects.
Manage project teams that may include five or more members from multiple disciplines and subcontractors.
Work with existing and prospective clients to provide civil engineering and design solutions for mine sites.
Develop project proposals and support the Mining practice’s growth in collaboration with the mining business leader.
Provide direction and mentoring to technical staff.
Conduct independent technical reviews of engineering reports and designs and sign off on work.
Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed engineering project phases focused on civil design, geotechnical design, and stormwater management for mine waste storage projects.
Advise and consult with clients on engineering matters, including compliance with government laws and regulations.
Act as a primary client contact and develop client relationships.
Lead designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, construction specifications, and final working drawings.
Coordinate with CAD designers to produce construction-level grading, drainage, and roadway plans, profiles, details, and sections.
Perform work within agreed scope, budget, and schedule.
Scope and estimate complex civil and hydraulics projects.
Track and manage task budgets and schedules.
Author reports and prepare or direct preparation of detailed calculation packages with appropriate documentation and references.