Senior Tailings Engineer

GHD • Tampa, FL

96d • Hybrid

About The Position

Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow. GHD is expanding its footprint in the mining sector—a cornerstone of our growth strategy across the Americas—and we're seeking a Senior Tailings Engineer to help establish a local presence and elevate our global Tailings and Mine Waste services. As a technical leader in geotechnical and civil engineering, you'll spearhead the design and construction of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs), guiding multidisciplinary teams on projects that span geographies but will increasingly center in the US. You'll collaborate with GHD's global tailings community and contribute to our renowned School of Tailings, a premier online training program that shares best practices and technical excellence worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse tailings projects—from concept development and feasibility studies to full-scale design, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting. You'll provide governance through independent TSF reviews and audits aligned with GHD, client, and GISTM standards. Your expertise in CDA, GISTM, ICOLD, and other regulatory frameworks will be key, along with your experience in geotechnical investigations, laboratory testing, and dam safety risk assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in geotechnical and civil engineering relating to dams and mine waste, ideally in a consulting environment.
• Strong knowledge of relevant American and international standards, industry guidelines, current industry practices and familiarity with Tier 1 client standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.
• Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.
• Implement policies and processes, collect best practices, write case studies, and deliver internal knowledge-sharing sessions to capture and share knowledge among colleagues on project/program outcomes and innovative practices.
• Manage basic aspects of the data management system with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Discuss and recommend more complex or innovative technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/application software and supporting infrastructure.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Manage technical troubleshooting projects, ensuring effective diagnosis of technical issues with equipment and experiments and the development of effective solutions.
• Achieve specific goals for a designated part of a research program.
• Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
• Design and implement complex exploration plans.
• Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree