Senior Geotechnical Tailings Engineer, North America Minerals & Metals
Listed on 2026-05-30
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer
Job Description Overview
The North America Minerals & Metals division is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Tailings Engineer for our Denver, CO office, with consideration for candidates who can work from Scottsdale, AZ or Reno, NV. The Engineer will act as a geotechnical task lead in multidisciplinary teams, designing civil engineering works related to the management of tailings impoundments, mine waste facilities, and geoengineering for mine facilities.
The role involves all stages of design from concept to construction of earthwork projects in the mining and water resources sectors.
- Act as geotechnical task lead on multidisciplinary project teams for siting and design of tailings facilities, heap leach pads, and embankment dam projects.
- Participate in geotechnical investigations and studies for 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.
- May train to become a Designer of Record or Engineer of Record for mine waste facilities compliant with GISTM.
- Participate in technical reviews related to effective containment of mine tailings and waste.
- Represent the company by presenting at key technical mining conferences.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers.
- Assist in proposal preparation.
- University degree in civil or geological engineering and a geotechnical post‑graduate degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Registered Professional Engineer in Nevada or Arizona, or ability to obtain registration through reciprocity within 12 months.
- Minimum 6 years of experience designing dikes, embankment dams, and geomembrane‑lined facilities with leak detection.
- Proficiency in slope stability, seepage, and stress‑strain software, and experience with dynamic and seismic analyses.
- Strong teamwork ability within multidisciplinary engineering teams of geotechnical, hydrogeological, hydrological, and environmental specialists.
- Medical, dental, vision, and company‑paid life insurance.
- Short‑ and long‑term disability benefits.
- Employer‑matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Paid time off and flexible work options.
- Employee assistance program and voluntary benefits.
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