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Principal Geotechnical Tailings Engineer, North America Minerals & Metals

Job in Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85280, USA
Listing for: AtkinsRealis
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 165000 - 225000 USD Yearly USD 165000.00 225000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description

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.

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.

Your role

* 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.

* Design of tailings management structures, mine waste management, geotechnical, Design of Record (DoR), Engineer of Record (EoR)

* 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.

About you

* 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.

Rewards & benefits

At Atkins

Réalis, our values-Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence-are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, Atkins

Réalis 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 absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About Atkins

Réalis

We're Atkins

Réalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

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

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

Atkins

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

Please review Atkins

Réalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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