Principal Geotechnical Tailings Engineer, North America Minerals & Metals

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** Job Description
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Réalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company's purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. Atkins

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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.

The Engineer will act as a technical lead for multidisciplinary teams to design civil engineering works related to the management of tailings and mine waste facilities. Working closely with other senior engineers and supported by junior engineers and technicians, the Principal Engineer will be involved in all stages of the design of structures, from concept to design to construction on earthwork projects in the mining and water resources sectors.

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Réalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultants. Atkins

Réalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States and Canada for more than 110 years. Atkins

Réalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
* Lead multi-disciplinary project teams for the siting and design of tailings facilities, heap leach pads and water dam projects.
* Participate in the geotechnical investigations and studies on potential siting of tailings sites.
* Direct the preparation of drawings and technical specifications and willingness to be a Designer of Record or Engineer of Record for mine waste facilities in compliance with GISTM.
* Participate in technical reviews related to effective containment of mine tailings and mine waste.
* Represent the company by presenting at key technical mining related conferences.
* Participate in the training, mentorship, and development of young engineers.
* Participate in the proposal preparation.
* University degree in civil or geological engineering and a geotechnical post-graduate degree or equivalent experience.
* Registered as Profession Engineer in Nevada or Arizona or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
* 15+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams of large- and small-scale projects with mine waste management components.
* Experience in the design of embankment dams and lined facilities with leak detection.
* Knowledge of slope stability, seepage and stress-strain software and experience in dynamic and seismic analyses.
* The candidate must possess a demonstrated ability for teamwork within multidisciplinary engineering teams composed mainly of geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, hydro geologists and environmental specialists.
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