Phoenix - Senior Environmental Engineer

Job Summary

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for a Senior Environmental Engineer to join our team at the Phoenix operation and play a key role in protecting the environment while supporting safe and responsible mining operations. In this role, you’ll lead environmental programs that manage air, water, land, waste, and reclamation activities, while mentoring junior team members and working closely with operations, engineering, and regulatory agencies.

As a senior member of the environmental team, you’ll help guide day‑to‑day compliance activities, oversee permitting and reporting, manage environmental risks, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts that support safe, sustainable mining.

• Manages all aspects of the site’s reclamation permits including the preparation of regulatory reports, reclamation cost model updates, and assistance with reclamation permit modifications.
• Review and update site Trust Funds.
• Ensures compliance with the site’s Plan of Operations and the corresponding U.S. Bureau of Land Management Record of Decisions.
• Manages the site’s cultural resource programs, including oversight of cultural resource surveys and the development and execution of cultural mitigation plans, as needed.
• Participates in regulatory inspections.
• Assists with the development of Plan of Operations amendments and the completion of associated NEPA permitting activities.
• Maintains accurate records of agency correspondence and environmental monitoring data.
• Acts as a liaison between the mine and environmental regulatory agencies.
• Develops, maintains, and updates environmental management plans, as necessary.
• Plans and tracks reclamation activities in coordination with the site’s mine engineering personnel.
• Manages contractors to ensure the safe delivery of project objectives.
• Ensures conformance with internal mine closure standards.
• Assists with providing guidance and training to employees and contractors regarding environmental obligations.
• Aligns work practices with Environmental ISO 14001 and Occupational Health and Safety ISO 45001 standards.
• Responsible for periodic, after‑hours on‑call response to environmental incidents, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Manages budgets, including the development, forecasting, and tracking of reclamation/closure costs.
• Coordinates with supply chain personnel to procure contractor and consultant services, as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, hydrology, hydrogeology, mine engineering, ecology, or a related field – required.
• Five (5) years of direct experience managing environmental compliance programs and projects, with a minimum of three (3) years in an industrial setting – required.
• Strong computer skills including experience with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel – required.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills – required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously – required.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others – required.
• Ability to identify and implement opportunities for improvement – required.
• General understanding of mining operations – preferred.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance systems and ISO 14001 – preferred.
• Ability to drive results and ensure completion of time‑sensitive deadlines – required.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors throughout the year in all weather conditions – required.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs. – required.

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
• An opportunity to transform traditional mining into the future of digital mining.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across locations.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.