Principal Mine Waste Tailings Engineer

The North America Minerals & Metals division is currently seeking a Principal level 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 Principal Engineer will act as a technical lead for multidisciplinary teams to design civil engineering works related to the management of tailings and mine waste facilities. Working closely with other senior engineers and supported by junior engineers and technicians the Principal Engineer will be involved in all stages of the design of tailings management structures from concept to design to construction on earthwork projects in the mining and water resources sectors.

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams for the siting and design of tailings facilities heap leach pads and water dam projects.
• Must have experience in geotechnical investigations and studies on potential siting of tailings sites.
• Must have experience in the design of tailings management structures mine waste management geotechnical Design of Record (DoR) Engineer of Record (EoR)
• Direct the preparation of drawings and technical specifications and willingness to be a Designer of Record or Engineer of Record for mine waste facilities in compliance with GISTM.
• 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.

• 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.
• 15 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams of large- and small-scale projects with mine waste management components.
• Demonstrated experience in the design of embankment dams and lined facilities with leak detection.
• 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.

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Depending on your employment status 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. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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Expected compensation range is between $190000 - $280000 annually depending on skills experience and geographical location.

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