AtkinsRéalis · 3 months ago
Principal Geotechnical Tailings Engineer, North America Minerals & Metals
US.CO.Denver
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $225K/yr
15+ years expAtkinsRéalis is a respected design, engineering and project management consultant, and they are seeking a Senior or Principal level Geotechnical Tailings Engineer for their Denver, CO office. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams in the design and management of tailings and mine waste facilities, from concept to construction.
Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyInfrastructureInnovation ManagementMiningTransportation
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
The candidate must possess a demonstrated ability for teamwork within multidisciplinary engineering teams composed mainly of geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, hydrogeologists and environmental specialists
Benefits
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.
Company
AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a global firm offering engineering project management, and design solutions across infrastructure and energy sectors.
10001+ employees
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$619.47MKey Investors
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2024-03-26Post Ipo Debt· $294.47M
2022-11-22Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2020-07-21Post Ipo Equity· $25M
Leadership Team
Ian L. Edwards
President & CEO
Louis Véronneau
Chief Operating Officer
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