Why join us?
It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company's purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos includes collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!
The North America Minerals & Metals division is currently seeking an intermediate level Geotechnical 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 participate in multidisciplinary teams to design civil engineering works related to the management of tailings and mine waste. Working closely with senior engineers and supported by other junior engineers and technicians, the 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.
More seasoned intermediate geotechnical engineers with interest and desire can be trained to be responsible for tailings facility inspections, dam safety reviews, and other studies related to the design and behavior of tailings facilities with the ultimate objective to become a GISTM qualified Engineer of Record (EOR) for Tailings Storage Facility design and construction.
About Us
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
How will you contribute to the team?
- Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team on the design of tailings dams, heap leach pads, and water storage facilities.
- Participate in preparation of geotechnical investigation programs. Supervise site investigations and in-situ testing, coordinate laboratory geotechnical testing programs and preparation of factual reports.
- Undertake geotechnical assessments using specialized software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, PLAXIS etc.
- Analyze and prepare Geotechnical design recommendations and reports for projects related to foundation design, infrastructure, shoring, retaining walls, slope stability, design of dikes and dams, materials testing, and other geotechnical related projects.
- Assist senior engineers with reporting and preparation of project proposals.
What will you contribute?
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering. Master’s degree (MSc) in Geotechnical engineering or geological engineering is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of static and dynamic seismic slope stability analyses, flow and stress-strain software (e.g., GEOSLOPE GeoStudio software, FLAC, Plaxis, etc.)
- Three to seven years of professional civil-geotechnical consulting experience with a desire to obtain Professional Engineer licensure within 12 months is preferred.
- Fluency in English required, Spanish or French would be an asset.
- The candidate must possess excellent communication skills and a demonstrated capacity for teamwork within multidisciplinary engineering teams composed mainly of geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, and environmental specialists.
- Experience in the mining industry with tailings or heap leach design or embankment dam design is an asset.
What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:
AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that helps our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.
We recognize that what is important to people continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
- 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
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
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Expected compensation range is between $78,000 - $125,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies
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