Principal Tailings Engineer

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SLR Consulting is seeking a full‑time Principal/Senior Principal Engineer with over 20 years of tailings engineering experience to join our Mine Waste Engineering (MWE) team. Preferred locations include Denver, Reno or Phoenix.

The successful candidate must have experience in the design, construction, operations and monitoring of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs), and have been / are an Engineer of Record (EOR) or Deputy EOR for a TSF.

This position is part of an innovative and collaborative global team that works in the mining sector. This position also offers the exciting opportunity to be a leader within the MWE group and help develop and mentor staff. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing a strong team, fostering a collaborative work environment, and driving the growth and success of the group.

The ideal candidate will have active clients and expertise in client management, internal staff management, the management of multiple project efforts and project teams and business development. This will include coordination with staff resources, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and writing skills that include the ability to review and provide feedback on proposals, reports, and other technical documents.

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast‑to‑coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject‑matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long‑run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full‑time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Audit, review, design, construction, and remediation of tailings structures at all stages of the projects. This includes pre‑feasibility, feasibility, detailed design, construction, operational and closure stages.
• Undertaking desk‑based studies utilizing data and information from a variety of sources.
• Undertaking due diligence reviews.
• Undertake Dam Safety Reviews (DSRs) and Dam Safety Inspections (DSIs).
• Project management and co‑ordination.
• Report and proposal writing.
• Mentorship of employees.
• Travel to sites.
• Be client facing and able to identify and develop new opportunities.
• Provide clear, concise business‑focused findings, recommendations and options regarding client deliverables.
• Collaborate in a team atmosphere to plan and meet timelines and requirements along with budget goal.

• Previous experience in design, construction, and surveillance of Tailings Storage Facilities with specific experience in serving as EOR or Deputy EOR, and the willingness to take on this role.
• Minimum of 15 years of tailings experience.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the US and / or Canada, or immediately eligible for registration.
• Passion for technical excellence, mentorship, and continuous improvement.
• M.Sc. in a related Engineering field of study would be advantageous.
• Ability to…