Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings, Mining Waste Storage

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany seeks a senior Civil Engineer to lead tailings and mine waste storage facility design, investigation, and operations.

You will manage large-scale projects, mentor staff, and maintain client relationships, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

The role requires advanced degrees and proven experience; the successful candidate will guide proposals and coordinate project tasks with cross-functional teams.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (PhD preferred).
• Proven tailings storage facility design experience.
• Demonstrated client-facing project leadership.
• Strong familiarity with geotechnical and hydrological software.

Aufgaben

• Lead design, investigation, analysis and operation of tailings facilities.
• Direct mid- to large-scale projects with risk and complexity.
• Engage clients to deliver long-term tailings solutions.
• Develop proposals with mining leadership to grow practice.
• Mentor staff and review engineering reports and drawings.
• Plan and coordinate project phases and schedules.

Kenntnisse

Tailings Storage Facility Design

Project Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Geotechnical Software Proficiency

Engineering Report Review

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

PhD in Civil Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical Software

Hydrological Software

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Provides project leadership in the areas of design, investigation, analysis, construction and operation of tailings and mine waste storage facilities
• Plans, directs, and supervises all operations included in a mid- to large, complex projects or several moderately sized projects with greater risk and complexity
• Work with existing and potential clients to provide long-term solutions for mine tailings facilities
• Develop project proposals and work with mining business leader to support and grow 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

Requirements

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License
• Master’s OR PhD in Civil Engineering or related field of study preferred
• 12+ years or more of relevant experience preferred
• Demonstrated progressive experience in tailings storage facility design
• Ability to serve as primary point of contact with the client
• Familiarity with design reports, drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of standard geotechnical and hydrological software programs

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project leadership for tailings and mine waste storage facilities, with a strong focus on design, investigation, and analysis. Capable of mentoring technical staff and managing complex projects while ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with engineering standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Tailings Storage Facility Design
• Project Leadership
• Client Relationship Management
• Geotechnical Software Proficiency
• Engineering Report Review

Hard Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Project Management
• Design Analysis
• Construction Oversight
• Technical Review
• Hydrology
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Proposal Development
• Risk Management
• Scheduling

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• PhD in Civil Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Mine Waste Management
• Tailings Facilities
• Engineering Standards
• Client Solutions
• Project Complexity

Tools & Technologies

• Geotechnical Software
• Hydrological Software