Lead Geotechnical Tailings Engineer - Mining

Careermine; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Tailings Engineer for our Denver, CO office, with options for Scottsdale, AZ or Reno, NV. You will lead multidisciplinary teams on tailings and mine waste facilities, from concept through construction, ensuring DoR/EoR compliance and GISTM standards.

You will guide investigations, design drawings, and technical reviews, mentor staff, and participate in proposals and external conferences, contributing to world-class project delivery.

Qualifications

• University degree in civil or geological engineering with geotechnical emphasis.
• Geotechnical post-graduate degree or equivalent experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Nevada or Arizona or reciprocity.
• 15+ years leading multidisciplinary teams on mine waste projects.
• Experience in embankment dams, lined facilities, seepage control, and seismic analyses.
• Strong teamwork across geotechnical, hydrology, hydrogeology and environmental disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams for siting and design of tailings facilities, heap leach pads and water dams.
• Direct preparation of drawings and technical specifications; act as Designer/Engineer of Record per GISTM.
• Coordinate geotechnical investigations and studies for tailings siting and design.
• Present at technical mining conferences and mentor junior engineers.
• Support proposal development and ensure design integrity from concept to construction.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Tailings investigations

Tailings design

DoR/EoR knowledge

Seepage analysis

Slope stability analysis

Project teamwork

Education

Civil or geological engineering degree

Geotechnical post-graduate degree

Tools

Slope stability software

Seepage analysis software

Finite element analysis (FEA) software

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Tailings Engineer for our Denver, CO office, with options for Scottsdale, AZ or Reno, NV. You will lead multidisciplinary teams on tailings and mine waste facilities, from concept through construction, ensuring DoR/EoR compliance and GISTM standards.

You will guide investigations, design drawings, and technical reviews, mentor staff, and participate in proposals and external conferences, contributing to world-class project delivery.