Principal Civil Engineer

AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure consulting, dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to manage the design of a new Tailings Storage Facility, leading multidisciplinary teams to integrate operational concepts and ensure project delivery while fostering client relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams for tailings projects, focusing on operational integration
• Liaise with operations, project managers, and client representatives to gather and incorporate operational input
• Direct and facilitate comprehensive design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering workshops to drive technical excellence and project value
• Manage designs to comply with regulatory standards, client specifications, AECOM quality requirements, and industry best practice guidelines
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and delivery
• Cultivate and sustain robust client and stakeholder relationships, serving as a trusted advisor for design-related matters
• Build and maintain strong relationships within the project team
• Oversee planning, design, and support construction phases as required
• Mentor engineers and support technical development within the team
• Prepare and present technical documentation, reports, and design packages
• Support bid preparation and proposal development for new projects
• Support the project manager and project controls team by inspiring and motivating the design leads to recognize the value and complete all required earned value management practices
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary design managers in developing design solutions for TSFs, underflow sand embankments, cyclone stations, tailings pipelines, seepage control systems, and water management infrastructure
• Champion a culture of health, safety, and environmental excellence across all project phases, integrate risk management practices into design and construction
• Navigate and resolve conflicts within the project team and with clients, demonstrating professionalism, diplomacy, and the ability to stand firm on technical and contractual requirements while maintaining positive relationships
• Contribute to financial management, including preparation and negotiation of contracts, project budgets, schedules, and change management to deliver on time and within scope
• Review and contribute to earned value management (EVM) reports and provide direction to design leads, enabling informed decision-making and continuous performance improvement
• Mentor and develop engineering leads, provide technical guidance, career development support, and foster a culture of innovation, quality, and accountability within the team

Requirements:

• BA/BS and 10+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
• MA/MS Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Emphasis
• 15 years of relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment