Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer - Mining & Mine Waste Storage

AECOM•Reno, NV

21h

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer and project manager to support surface mining, mine waste storage and heavy civil infrastructure design and analysis as part of the growing AECOM Mining Division. The candidate will have demonstrated broad experience in supporting surface mining operations and the design, management and evaluation of waste rock storage, heap and run of mine leaching and tailings storage facilities. Job Summary/Responsibilities Provides project leadership in the areas of civil design, investigation, analysis, water management for mine waste facilities and multi-disciplinary mining projects. Serve as lead engineer or discipline lead on mid- to large size projects. May be responsible for project teams that include 5 or more members often representing multiple disciplines including subcontractor(s) Work with existing and potential clients to provide civil engineering and design solutions for mine sites. Develop project proposals and work with mining business leader to support and grow the Mining practice. Provide direction to and mentoring to other technical staff in completing project tasks. Performs independent technical reviews of engineering reports and design and signs off on work. Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering project, focusing on the civil design, geotechnical design and stormwater management of mine waste storage projects. Provide advice and consultation to clients on engineering matters, including compliance with government laws and regulations.

Requirements

BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

MA/MS Civil Engineering or related field of study
12+ years or more of relevant experience
Professional Engineer (PE) License
MSHA Miner training
Demonstrated progressive experience in civil design, construction documentation, geotechnical, water management, construction monitoring and operations.
Progressive project experience including task leadership and project management roles on design and design-build projects.
Ability to serve as primary point of contact with the client and develop client relationships.
Lead designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, construction specifications, and final working drawings.
Work with CAD designers to produce construction-level drawings including grading, drainage and roadway plans, profiles, details, and sections.
Perform work in accordance with agreed upon scope, budget, and schedule.
Scope/estimate complex civil & hydraulics projects.
Track and manage task budgets and schedules.
Author reports and prepare/or direct preparation of detailed calculation packages including proper documentation and references.
Must be resourceful, highly organized, professional with attention to detail and people.

Responsibilities

Provides project leadership in the areas of civil design, investigation, analysis, water management for mine waste facilities and multi-disciplinary mining projects.
Serve as lead engineer or discipline lead on mid- to large size projects.
May be responsible for project teams that include 5 or more members often representing multiple disciplines including subcontractor(s)
Work with existing and potential clients to provide civil engineering and design solutions for mine sites.
Develop project proposals and work with mining business leader to support and grow the Mining practice.
Provide direction to and mentoring to other technical staff in completing project tasks.
Performs independent technical reviews of engineering reports and design and signs off on work.
Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering project, focusing on the civil design, geotechnical design and stormwater management of mine waste storage projects.
Provide advice and consultation to clients on engineering matters, including compliance with government laws and regulations.

Benefits

AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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