AECOM

Senior Project Civil/Geotechnical Engineer - Mining and Mine Waste Storage

AECOM$90K — $130K *
Reno, NV 89502In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related field plus 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License required.
  • MA/MS in Civil Engineering preferred.
  • 12+ years of relevant experience highly desirable.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
  • Experience with MSHA Miner training is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and analysis for civil engineering and waste management in mining projects.
  • Serve as a discipline lead on mid- to large-scale engineering projects.
  • Manage and mentor a project team of 5 or more interdisciplinary members.
  • Collaborate with clients to develop civil engineering solutions for mining operations.
  • Draft project proposals in collaboration with mining business leadership.
  • Conduct technical reviews and sign off on engineering reports and designs.
  • Coordinate engineering phases, focusing on geotechnical and stormwater management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability benefits.
  • Paid time off and flexible leave options.
  • Employee assistance program and well-being resources.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Recognition awards for service milestones.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.


Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications
  • 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.


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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Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
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