Area Lead: Civil & Geotechnical Engineering

Hudbay Minerals Inc.; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is seeking an Area Lead – Civil & Geotechnical Engineering in Tucson, AZ.

The role oversees tailings facilities, civil and geotechnical engineering activities, and coordinates design across disciplines to ensure safe, practical, and cost-effective solutions from study through construction. The candidate will lead engineering teams, manage consultants and contractors, and drive design integration, risk management, and HSE compliance across project scopes, reporting to project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in mining, industrial, infrastructure, or major capital projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience managing engineering consultants and contractors.
• Experience in large-scale earthworks and geotechnical design.
• Experience supporting construction and field execution activities.
• Previous experience on EPCM, EPC, or Owner's teams preferred.
• Tailings facility design, earthworks and grading, drainage and water management, geotechnical investigations, slope stability, tailings and waste management facilities, mining infrastructure, design standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead tailings facilities, heavy civil and geotechnical engineering activities within the project area.
• Establish engineering priorities, deliverables, and technical requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, standards, and permitting commitments.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering staff and consultants.
• Coordinate interfaces between process, mechanical, electrical, and mining disciplines during design reviews and constructability assessments.
• Support construction and field execution activities and manage risks.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is seeking an Area Lead – Civil & Geotechnical Engineering in Tucson, AZ.

The role oversees tailings facilities, civil and geotechnical engineering activities, and coordinates design across disciplines to ensure safe, practical, and cost-effective solutions from study through construction. The candidate will lead engineering teams, manage consultants and contractors, and drive design integration, risk management, and HSE compliance across project scopes, reporting to project