Principal Geotechnical Tailings Engineer, North America Minerals & Metals

Overview

The North America Minerals & Metals division is currently seeking a Senior or Principal level Geotechnical Tailings Engineer to join our Denver, CO office. Consideration will also be given to candidates who can work from our Scottsdale, AZ or Reno, NV offices.

• Lead multi‑disciplinary project teams for the siting and design of tailings facilities, heap leach pads, and water dam projects.
• Participate in geotechnical investigations and studies on potential siting of tailings sites.
• Design tailings management structures, mine waste management, and act as Designer of Record or Engineer of Record in compliance with GISTM.
• Prepare drawings, technical specifications, and conduct technical reviews related to effective containment of mine tailings and waste.
• Represent the company by presenting at key technical mining conferences.
• Mentor and develop young engineers.
• Participate in proposal preparation.

• University degree in civil or geological engineering and a geotechnical postgraduate degree or equivalent experience.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Nevada or Arizona or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• 15+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams on large‑ and small‑scale projects with mine waste management components.
• Experience designing embankment dams and lined facilities with leak detection.
• Knowledge of slope stability, seepage and stress‑strain software, and experience in dynamic and seismic analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering teams primarily composed of geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, hydro geologists, and environmental specialists.

Our benefits may include 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 absence options, flexible work options, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

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Réalis is a world‑class engineering services organization that connects people, data, and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems. We support clients across various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Expected total compensation range is between $165,000 - $225,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis; no Final date to receive applications applies.

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Réalis is an equal opportunity, Drug‑Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability.