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Denver, Colorado, United States of America | Tempe, Arizona, United States of America | Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Overview
The North America Minerals & Metals division is currently seeking a SeniorGeotechnical 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 Engineer will act as a geotechnical task lead participating in multidisciplinary teams to design civil engineering works related to the management of tailings impoundments, mine waste facilities, and geoengineering for the design of mine facilities. Working closely with the principal engineer, other senior engineers, and supported by junior engineers, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be involved in all stages of the design of structures, from concept to design to construction on earthwork projects in the mining and water resources sectors.
Your role
- Act as geotechnical task lead on multi-disciplinary project teams for the siting and design of tailings facilities, heap leach pads and embankment dam projects.
- Participate in the geotechnical investigations and studies on potential siting of tailings facilities, heap leach pads, waste rock piles and deep foundation designs for mine infrastructure.
- Direct the preparation of drawings and technical specifications. Willingness to train to be a Designer of Record or Engineer of Record for mine waste facilities in compliance with GISTM is a plus.
- 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.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-156028
Salary range
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About you
- 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.
- Minimum 6 years of experience working on the design of dikes, embankment dams, and geomembrane lined facilities with leak detection.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer, with the ability to become registered in Nevada or Arizona within 12 months.
- Demonstrated 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.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
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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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $120,000 - $188,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
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Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis; no application deadline applies.
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