Lead Environmental Engineer - Water (Mining)

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer - Water at the Turquoise Ridge Complex. The role focuses on water management, compliance monitoring, and permitting with extensive interaction with regulators and stakeholders.

It offers growth in a dynamic mining environment and involvement across multiple site programs. The successful candidate will lead environmental staff, coordinate with contractors, and ensure ISO 14001/45001 alignment while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Environmental or Civil Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of direct environmental compliance experience with regulatory interactions.
• Experience managing multiple projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage water-related compliance systems and permits (water, potable water, stormwater, dewatering).
• Prepare quarterly, semi-annual, and annual water permit reports.
• Support hydrologic investigations, planning, projects, and reporting.
• Coordinate water management permitting activities and design reviews.
• Supervise well drilling and design activities.
• Collaborate with Turquoise Ridge and NGM stakeholders on complex issues.

Skills

Water management

Compliance monitoring

Regulatory interactions

Project management

People management

ISO 14001 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Hydrology/Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer - Water at the Turquoise Ridge Complex. The role focuses on water management, compliance monitoring, and permitting with extensive interaction with regulators and stakeholders.

It offers growth in a dynamic mining environment and involvement across multiple site programs. The successful candidate will lead environmental staff, coordinate with contractors, and ensure ISO 14001/45001 alignment while maintaining safety standards.