Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings Dam Lead

BGC Engineering Inc.; Reno (NV); Remote; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One Team culture

Health, Dental and Vision coverage

STD, LTD, Life, AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Parental leave top ups

Professional development and mentoring

Flexible workplace with office andhome

Social and wellness activities

Casual and professional work env

Job summary

BGC Engineering Inc. in the United States is seeking a Principal Geotechnical or Geological Engineer with deep expertise in tailings and mine waste management, including acting as Engineer of Record for tailings dams. This role joins our multi-disciplinary U.S.

team and offers leadership on challenging projects across the field. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in tailings dam consulting, familiarity with U.S.

Qualifications

• Leadership, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience in all phases of large tailings and mine waste projects: investigation, design, construction, operations, and closure.

Responsibilities

• Participate in business development, including identifying new opportunities, promoting capacity for innovative projects, and proposal writing.
• Work with client and partner representatives.
• Travel to other BGC offices to foster team connectivity and support strategic direction.
• Train, mentor, and supervise junior through senior staff.
• Act as a project director and technical lead/reviewer for tailings and mine waste projects.
• Author, co-author, and review reports.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical

Tailings expertise

Education

Civil/Geotechnical/Geological Engineering

Job description

BGC Engineering Inc. in the United States is seeking a Principal Geotechnical or Geological Engineer with deep expertise in tailings and mine waste management, including acting as Engineer of Record for tailings dams. This role joins our multi-disciplinary U.S.

team and offers leadership on challenging projects across the field. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in tailings dam consulting, familiarity with U.S.