AtkinsRéalis · 22 hours ago
Senior Geotechnical Tailings Engineer, North America Minerals & Metals
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $150K/yr
6+ years expAtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. They are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Tailings Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams in the design and management of tailings impoundments and mine waste facilities, ensuring effective containment and compliance with industry standards.
Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyInfrastructureInnovation ManagementMiningTransportation
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Preferred
Willingness to train to be a Designer of Record or Engineer of Record for mine waste facilities in compliance with GISTM
Benefits
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
Voluntary benefits
Company
AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a global firm offering engineering project management, and design solutions across infrastructure and energy sectors.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
AtkinsRéalis has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (26)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$619.47MKey Investors
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
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
Recent News
2025-12-29
2025-12-19
Canada NewsWire
2025-12-18
Company data provided by crunchbase