Lead multi-disciplinary project teams for the siting and design of tailings facilities, heap leach pads and water dam projects.
Participate in the geotechnical investigations and studies on potential siting of tailings sites.
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.
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.
15+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams of large- and small-scale projects with mine waste management components.
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.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Flexible work schedules
Group Insurance
Two Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
Pet Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
geotechnical investigationsdesign of tailings facilitiesdesign of heap leach padsdesign of water damsembankment dam designleak detection systemsslope stability analysisseepage analysisstress-strain analysisdynamic and seismic analyses
Soft skills
leadershipteamworkmentorshipcommunicationpresentation skillsproject managementcollaborationtrainingdevelopment of young engineersproposal preparation
Certifications
Professional Engineer in NevadaProfessional Engineer in Arizonageotechnical post-graduate degree