Provides project leadership in the areas of design, investigation, analysis, construction and operation of tailings and mine waste storage facilities
Plans, directs, and supervises all operations included in a mid
to large, complex projects or several moderately sized projects with greater risk and complexity, and significant financial impact
Work with existing and potential clients to provide long-term solutions for mine tailings facilities
Develop project proposals and work with mining business leader to support and grow Mining practice
Provide direction to and mentoring to other technical staff in completing project tasks
Performs independent technical reviews of engineering reports and design and signs off on work
May be responsible for Project teams that include 5 or more members often representing multiple disciplines including subcontractor(s)
Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering project, focusing on the design and operations of mine tailings projects
Provide advice and consultation to client on engineering matters, including compliance with government laws and regulations
Author reports and prepare/or direct preparation of detailed calculation packages including proper documentation and references.

BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Valid U.S. Driver’s License
Master’s OR PhD in Civil Engineering or related field of study (Preferred)
12+ years or more of relevant experience (Preferred)
Demonstrated progressive experience in tailings storage facility design, evaluation (e.g., PSHA analysis, material characterization, liquefaction, seepage, slope stability, and settlement analyses), construction monitoring and operations (Preferred)
Progressive project experience including task leadership and supervisory roles (Preferred)
Ability to serve as primary point of contact with the client and develop client relationships (Preferred)
Familiarity with design reports, drawings and specifications (Preferred)
Knowledge of standard geotechnical and hydrological software program and evaluations (Preferred)
Must be resourceful, highly organized, professional with attention to detail and people (Preferred)

Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings and Mine Waste Storage

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