Carlin - Environmental Engineer, Lands

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is hiring an Environmental Engineer to join the Carlin Environmental Team. You will manage land disturbance and permitting, plus reclamation and biodiversity projects, ensuring regulatory compliance with Plans of Operations and Biodiversity Program.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and the ability to collaborate within a diverse team. The role supports a safe, responsible mining culture and sustainable community relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a physical/biological science, natural resource management, environmental engineering, or related field.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work in a team.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to operate a light vehicle in varying conditions.
• Occasional after-hours on-call support.

Responsibilities

• Manage site reclamation permits, regulatory reporting, and cost estimate models.
• Ensure compliance with Plans of Operations and land management obligations.
• Develop and execute reclamation and closure plans per regulatory requirements.
• Oversee Biodiversity Program activities like surveys, riparian restoration, and wildlife management.
• Support Plan of Operations amendments and NEPA permitting actions.
• Build strong relationships with Federal/State authorities to communicate monitoring results.
• Assist with training NGM employees and contractors.
• Responsible for after-hours on-call environmental incident response.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Regulatory compliance

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in environmental science/engineering or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people.

Position Description

We are seeking an Environmental Engineer to join the Carlin Environmental Team. The successful candidate will effectively manage site land disturbance and permitting activities, reclamation activities, and biodiversity-related projects while ensuring full regulatory compliance with the site’s Plans of Operations, Reclamation Permits, and Biodiversity Program.

The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a diverse team. Your role will be critical in helping us achieve our environmental objectives and sustain our commitment to responsible mining practices.

At Nevada Gold Mines, we are committed to a safe work environment and sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy for our host communities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a medical, dental, and vision plan with company-sponsored medical clinics, a 401k retirement plan with an employer match, paid time off, a company stock purchase program, and much more.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site's reclamation permits, including regulatory reporting and updating reclamation cost estimate models.
• Ensure compliance with the site’s Plan of Operations, with a primary focus on land management obligations.
• Develop and execute reclamation and closure plans in compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Complete activities associated with Carlin’s Biodiversity Program, including biological survey oversight, managing long-term riparian restoration and habitat mitigation projects, noxious weed management, and wildlife management.
• Assist with Plan of Operations amendments and associated NEPA permitting actions, as needed.
• Build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including Federal and State authorities, to communicate monitoring results and collaborate on strategies for the successful execution of reclamation and closure activities.
• Assist with training NGM employees and contractors.
• Responsible for periodic, after-hours on-call response to environmental incidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a physical or biological sciences, natural resource management, environmental engineering, or related field required
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills required
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously required
• In-depth experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
• Ability to operate a light vehicle in off-road and/or inclement conditions required
• Ability to regularly walk over uneven, sloped, rocky, wet or icy ground and the ability to lift 40 or more pounds consistently and safely required
• Experience with GIS is highly preferred
• Contractor management and budgeting experience preferred
• Experience in regulatory agency interactions preferred
• One to three years in a mining industry setting preferred
• Familiarity with compliance systems and ISO 14001 preferred

Thank you for your application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations and projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

About The Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold‑producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.