Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Tailings

AtkinsRéalis

Lead multidisciplinary teams in designing tailings and mine waste management solutions. Oversee geotechnical investigations and support project development in North America's mining sector.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeDenver • Arizona, Colorado, Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $165,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a technical lead for multidisciplinary teams to design civil engineering works related to the management of tailings and mine waste facilities.
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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Demonstrated ability for teamwork within multidisciplinary engineering teams composed mainly of geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, hydrogeologists and environmental specialists.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringgeological engineeringgeotechnical engineeringtailings managementmine waste managementdesign of embankment damsleak detectionslope stability analysisseepage analysisdynamic and seismic analyses

Soft Skills

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Certifications

Professional Engineer (Nevada)Professional Engineer (Arizona)