AECOM

Geotechnical Engineer - Mining & Mine Waste Storage

AECOM$80K — $110K *
Reno, NV 89502In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in a relevant field with 4 years of experience or equivalent education/experience.
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License required.
  • Preferred: BA/BS plus 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Preferred: MA/MS in Civil Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain within 1 year.
  • Proficiency in software like GeoStudio, Grapher, and AutoCAD Civil3D.
  • Experience with mine waste characterization and geotechnical evaluations.

Responsibilities

  • Performs portions of larger geotechnical engineering assignments.
  • Plans and executes mid-to-large complex projects under senior engineer supervision.
  • Conducts geotechnical exploration and laboratory testing, requiring 30% travel.
  • Evaluates geotechnical aspects such as material characterization and slope stability.
  • Prepares and reviews technical calculation packages.
  • Contributes to the development of geotechnical reports and specifications.
  • Delivers technical presentations of evaluation results to teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence.
  • Voluntary benefits and flexible work options.
  • Employee assistance program and well-being resources.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated staff geotechnical 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 broad experience in supporting surface mining operations and the design and evaluation of waste rock storage, heap and run of mine leaching and tailings storage facilities.

Job Summary/ Responsibilities:
  • Performs specific and moderate portions of broader assignments
  • Plans, directs and performs specific and/or moderate portions of mid- to large, complex projects under the supervision of an experienced senior engineer.
  • Plans, implements, performs and oversees geotechnical exploration and laboratory testing programs (30% travel/field time)
  • Plans, overseas and performs geotechnical evaluations including material characterization, liquefaction, seepage, slope stability, and settlement analyses
  • Prepares and reviews calculation packages
  • Assisting with the development of geotechnical reports, drawings and specifications
  • Preparing and presenting technical presentations of evaluation results to internal and client teams
  • Review of geotechnical instrumentation and preparation of instrumentation monitoring reports


Qualifications

Min Requirements
  • BA/BS + 4 yrs of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency or experience and/or education.
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications
  • BA/BS + 6 yrs of relevant experience
  • MA/MS Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain within 1 year
  • Proficient in the use of industry software such as GeoStudio, Grapher and AutoCAD Civil3D
  • Proficient in the characterization of mine waste materials
  • Field/Construction experience; tailings or dams experience a plus
  • Familiarity with and preparing design reports, drawings and specifications
  • Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills
  • Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
  • Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility
  • Resourceful, highly organized, and detail oriented
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
  • Effective time-management and interpersonal Skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
  • Relocation is not provided for this role.


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AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, 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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$11.8 billion
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Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
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$13.3 billion
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