Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Engineer Of Record (Tailings)

About Us

BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is a global consultancy specialized in applied earth sciences with over 800 business and technical professionals serving clients in mining transportation pipelines energy and community sectors. We are often engaged as the Engineer of Record (EOR) to support major mining clients on their most challenging sites worldwide. Our offices span North America Chile the Dominican Republic and Australia with our U.S. operations centered in Golden Colorado and supported by Nashville Tennessee and remote staff nationwide.

Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation excellence and transparency and a dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.

Our core values are One Team Excellence Curiosity Common Sense and Clarity.

The Role

BGC is seeking a Principal Geotechnical or Geological Engineer with deep expertise in tailings and mine waste management including acting as Engineer of Record for tailings dams. This role will join our growing U.S. team and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary group of geotechnical and geological engineers hydrotechnical engineers geoscientists hydrologists hydrogeologists and more.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in tailings dam consulting a passion for client service and familiarity with U.S. regulatory frameworks and industry standards. This position will provide technical leadership drive innovation and advance the state of practice while embracing BGCs core values.

Join a company recognised for employee ownership an R&D-driven culture and commitment to excellence. This position can be based out of an existing BGC office (Golden CO or Nashville TN) or can be remotely located from a U.S. mining hub (e.g. Reno NV or Tucson AZ). Depending on location BGC may consider the establishment of a new office.

Responsibilities

• Participate in business development including identifying new opportunities promoting BGCs capacity for undertaking innovative and advanced technical projects and proposal writing.
• Work with client and partner representatives.
• Travel to other BGC offices on occasion to foster team connectivity and participate in business development and planning initiatives in support of BGCs strategic direction.
• Train mentor and supervise the work of junior through senior staff.
• Act as a project director and technical lead/reviewer for tailings and mine waste projects.
• Author co-author and review reports.
• Present technical content to various stakeholders including clients regulators and independent technical review boards.
• Travel as required to support project work.
• Organize and supervise field programs including: site investigation construction and dam safety inspections.
• Help promote BGCs vision values and culture amongst BGC staff and clients.
  

Required Education Experience & Competencies

• Undergraduate degree in Civil Geotechnical or Geological Engineering.
• Greater than 20 years of relevant work experience.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the United States.
• Leadership analytical and project management skills.
• A commitment to technical excellence.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience in all phases of large tailings and mine waste projects: investigation design construction operations and closure.
  

Position Requirements

Drug & Alcohol Testing

To ensure we meet our clients compliance requirements and our workplace health and safety commitments BGC has a drug and alcohol policy that applies to this position. The policy states that an employee may be required to take a drug and alcohol test prior to engaging in field work. This testing could be requested within an employees first week or in the future as required. It is important to note that some clients also require random drug and alcohol testing and/or testing in the event of a health and safety accident or incident.

Drivers License

BGC requires that employees have a valid drivers license and that employees can drive a field pickup truck. Upon hiring BGC will require a motor vehicle record to allow for a safety review of your driving history.

Travel and Vaccination

BGC is committed to maintaining a safe work environment to ensure the health and safety of employees while on business travel and during field assignments. To meet travel and client requirements employees may be required to receive vaccinations such as yellow fever COVID-19 malaria etc. If you require an accommodation or wish to discuss your situation please contactHuman Resources. BGC requiresthat you have a current passport for this position.

Company Benefits

BGC offersour employees the following:

• Our One Team culture supporting health wellness safety and diversity
• Comprehensive benefits package
  • Health Dental and Vision coverage
  • STD LTD Life AD&D and Business Travel Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation Sick Holidays
• Parental leave top ups
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Flat management structure
• Flexible workplace with office and home arrangements
• Social and wellness activities
• Casual and professional work environment

Wage Range

The estimated base salary range for this position is $175000 - $250000 USD per annum however base pay will be commensurate with job-related knowledge skills and experience. BGCs compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus plan training allowance and comprehensive medical and dental plan.

Disclaimers

(1) At BGC we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline parts of the recruitment process however all decisions about candidate selection and advancement continue to be made by our hiring team.

(2) This is a newly created position reflecting our continued growth and investment in expanding our capabilities.

(3) This posting will remain open until the position has been filled.

(4) By submitting an application you are consenting to BGC Engineering Inc. using and storing provided information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.

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