Mining Water Resources Engineer — Senior Lifecycle Leader

SolveNow Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SolveNow Inc. is seeking an Associate Water Resources Engineer - Mining to lead mine water management across the project lifecycle, from planning through construction and closure, in a senior technical capacity.

The role focuses on technical leadership, modeling, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, delivering fit-for-purpose water solutions for mining projects at multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering or a related engineering degree from an accredited program.
• 13+ years of progressive experience in mine water management, water resources, hydrogeology, or closely related fields, with direct application to mining projects.
• Demonstrated experience with mine water balance development, surface water and/or groundwater modeling, and interpretation of hydrologic and hydrogeologic data.
• Experience interfacing directly with clients and supporting proposal development, scoping, and cost estimating for mine water-related work.
• Demonstrated ability to manage or support projects with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and financial performance.
• Experience supporting projects through design and into construction, including participation in constructability reviews or coordination with construction teams.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analyses clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams and provide senior-level technical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership for mine water management planning and execution across the mining lifecycle, including permitting, operations, closure, and long-term water stewardship.
• Lead and oversee mine water management strategies and analyses, including water balance development, surface water and groundwater interaction, water quality characterization, treatment, reuse, and conservation approaches.
• Direct, review, and validate hydrologic, hydraulic, and hydrogeologic analyses, including watershed-scale evaluations, probabilistic and risk-informed assessments, and scenario-based modeling.
• Support the planning, evaluation, and design of mine water infrastructure, including ponds, impoundments, conveyance systems, treatment systems, and water control structures, with consideration for constructability, sequencing, and operational practicality.
• Participate in constructability reviews and integrated design efforts to ensure mine water solutions can be efficiently implemented and aligned with construction means, methods, and schedules.
• Serve as a senior technical interface with mining clients, participating in key meetings to explain technical concepts, evaluate alternatives, and guide sound decision-making.
• Support sales and business development efforts by contributing mine water expertise to client discussions, opportunity shaping, and pursuit strategies.
• Lead or contribute to the preparation of technical proposals, scopes of work, work plans, and execution approaches related to mine water management.

Skills

Senior technical leadership

Client interface

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental/chemical/mechanical engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

GoldSim

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

MODFLOW

Job description

SolveNow Inc. is seeking an Associate Water Resources Engineer - Mining to lead mine water management across the project lifecycle, from planning through construction and closure, in a senior technical capacity.

The role focuses on technical leadership, modeling, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, delivering fit-for-purpose water solutions for mining projects at multiple locations.