Geotechnical Engineer (Minerals & Metals)

AtkinsRéalis; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for an entry-level position in Denver, CO, with responsibilities including designing tailings dams and conducting geotechnical investigations. Join a respected engineering consultancy dedicated to diverse solutions in infrastructure and promote a better world through your work.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Group Insurance

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of professional civil-geotechnical consulting experience.
• Desire to obtain Professional Engineer licensure preferred.
• Experience in mining industry with tailings or heap leach design is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the design of tailings dams, heap leach pads, and water storage facilities.
• Participate in geotechnical investigation programs and preparation of factual reports.
• Analyze and prepare geotechnical design recommendations and reports.

Skills

Knowledge of static and dynamic seismic slope stability analyses

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork within multidisciplinary engineering teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree (MSc) in Geotechnical engineering or geological engineering

Tools

GeoStudio software

FLAC

Plaxis

Job description

WE ARE HIRING!

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our North America Minerals & Metals Team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Denver, CO. Consideration will also be given to candidates who can work from our Scottsdale, AZ or Reno, NV offices.

ABOUT US

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team on the design of tailings dams, heap leach pads, and water storage facilities.
• Participate in preparation of geotechnical investigation programs.Supervise site investigations and in-situ testing, coordinate laboratory geotechnical testing programs and preparation of factual reports.
• Undertake geotechnical assessments using specialized software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, PLAXIS etc.
• Analyze and prepare Geotechnical design recommendations and reports for projects related to foundation design, infrastructure, shoring, retaining walls, slope stability, design of dikes and dams, materials testing, and other geotechnical related projects.
• Assist senior engineers with reporting and preparation of project proposals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EXPERIENCE:
  • Zero to two years of professional civil-geotechnical consulting experience
• EDUCATION:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering. Master’s degree (MSc) in Geotechnical engineering or geological engineering is strongly preferred.
• SPECIAL SKILLS:
  • Knowledge of static and dynamic seismic slope stability analyses, flow and stress-strain software (e.g., GEOSLOPE GeoStudio software, FLAC, Plaxis, etc.)
  • Fluency in English required, Spanish or French would be an asset.
  • The candidate must possess excellent communication skills and a demonstrated capacity for teamwork within multidisciplinary engineering teams composed mainly of geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, and environmental specialists.
  • Experience in the mining industry with tailings or heap leach design or embankment dam design is an asset.
• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:
  • Desire to obtain Professional Engineer licensure is preferred

WHY JOIN US?

AtkinsRéalis is an exciting place to Start Your Career! With a purpose to build a better world for our planet and its people, we leverage our global employee network to create valuable partnerships and deliver solutions for humanity’s toughest challenges. AtkinsRéalis promotes diversity, equity and inclusion, and our company ethos encourages collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology, and our culture. We are rapidly growing in the US, and we need energetic, passionate, and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

WHAT WE OFFER AT ATKINSRÉALIS:

AtkinsRéalis realizes the importance of mental and physical health, personal and professional development, and holistic wellbeing. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package to aid our employees’ peace of mind in and outside of work.

As a Full-Time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience, providing:

• Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
• Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
• Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
• Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
• Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• Additional benefits include competitive salaries; Flexible work schedules; Group Insurance; Two Floating Holidays; Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity); Pet Insurance; Retirement Savings Plan with employer match; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Employee Resources Groups supporting women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals; 2-to-1 donation match for STEAM-related educational initiatives through the AtkinsRéalis Foundation.

Expected compensation range is between $60,000 - $102,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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