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RESPEC · 1 day ago

Mid-Level Civil Engineer (Mine Reclamation)

Lexington, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company that tackles complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability. The Mid-Level Civil Engineer will assist in planning and designing mine reclamation projects, manage project tasks, and collaborate with senior staff while potentially traveling to client sites.

Management Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assisting in planning and designing Abandoned Mine Land (AML) and reclamation projects

Impoundment design and inspections

Site design

Site grading

Stormwater design

Permitting (including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System [NPDES])

Preparing technical reports

Project management

Work with senior engineering staff to manage mining-related reclamation projects

Domestic travel may be required for visits to client mine sites as well as for client and corporate meetings

Qualification

Civil EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringMine ReclamationAutoCAD Civil 3DProject ManagementTechnical Report WritingInterpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in civil, mining or environmental engineering or geology

A minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in environmental engineering

Registered professional engineer or ability to obtain

Prior experience with abandoned mine land and reclamation

Technical knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations related to environmental site assessments, reclamation and site remediation

Extensive experience in commercial civil or mining engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Carlson Civil Suite, HEC-RAS, HMS, TR55, Geo-Studio, or similar software and GIS-based software)

Excellent interpersonal and effective oral and written communication skills

Preferred

Previous experience in AML or environmental projects in the Appalachia region

Experience in operational, consulting, or engineering services in civil or environmental engineering or related industries

Project management experience

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Holidays & Paid Time Off

401(k) & ESOP with company match up to 4%

Professional Development & Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs

Company

RESPEC

RESPEC is a geoscience, engineering, data, and integrated technology solutions for major industry sectors.

Founded in 1969

Rapid City, South Dakota, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.respec.com

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