Environmental Engineer, Lands & Biodiversity Restoration

Barrick Gold Corporation; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Barrick Gold Corporation seeks an Environmental Engineer to join the Environmental Team at Turquoise Ridge, NV. The role focuses on biodiversity assessments, habitat restoration, reclamation planning, and environmental monitoring to support operations and closure liabilities.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, develop management plans, and collaborate across engineering, mine planning, and permitting teams to advance sustainable mining practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, Reclamation, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years in environmental compliance and reclamation/closure roles is preferred.
• Experience with ecological assessments, biodiversity management, land reclamation, and environmental monitoring programs is preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and reclamation standards is required.
• Experience with reclamation planning, closure objectives, and revegetation practices is preferred.
• Proficiency in GIS, environmental data management, and technical report writing is preferred.
• Strong project management, communication, stakeholder engagement, and field coordination skills are required.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office and data management programs) are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with biodiversity, wildlife, vegetation, habitat, and reclamation assessments to support environmental compliance and operational activities.
• Support the implementation of biodiversity management, habitat restoration, reclamation, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Assist with reclamation planning, concurrent reclamation, and closure activities to help achieve regulatory requirements and reduce closure liabilities.
• Conduct field inspections and monitoring activities related to vegetation establishment, wildlife, and reclamation performance.
• Collect, manage, and analyze environmental monitoring data.
• Assist in evaluating reclamation success criteria and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support the maintenance of reclamation permits and associated regulatory commitments.
• Prepare technical reports, regulatory submissions, and environmental documentation.
• Assist with tracking environmental, reclamation, and closure-related obligations, including monitoring programs and permit requirements.
• Support cultural resource programs by coordinating field activities with qualified consultants and assisting with regulatory compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Mine Planning, Operations, and Permitting teams to support environmental permitting and project development activities.
• Participate in environmental impact assessments and permit modification applications as needed.
• Maintain environmental, reclamation, and GIS databases to support reporting and decision-making.
• Communicate and work effectively with regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders regarding environmental monitoring, reclamation, and permitting activities.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of environmental compliance projects and programs.
• Stay informed on applicable environmental regulations, industry best practices, and company standards related to biodiversity, reclamation, and closure.
• Comply with all applicable health, safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Field coordination

Environmental monitoring

Communication

Biodiversity coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, Reclamation, Environmental Engineering, or related field

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Data management tools

Job description

Barrick Gold Corporation seeks an Environmental Engineer to join the Environmental Team at Turquoise Ridge, NV. The role focuses on biodiversity assessments, habitat restoration, reclamation planning, and environmental monitoring to support operations and closure liabilities.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, develop management plans, and collaborate across engineering, mine planning, and permitting teams to advance sustainable mining practices.