Senior Mine Water Resources Engineer

Burns & McDonnell; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Mine Water Management Professional in Salt Lake City to provide technical leadership and manage client relationships throughout the entire mining project lifecycle. The successful candidate will integrate solutions, ensuring technical soundness and constructability while mentoring junior staff.

Key responsibilities include managing mine water strategies, leading analyses, and collaborating on project teams to optimize outcomes. Strong communication skills and extensive experience in the field are essential for this role, which supports sustainable water management practices.

Qualifications

• 13 years of progressive experience in mine water management, water resources, or hydrogeology.
• Demonstrated experience with mine water modeling and data interpretation.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership for mine water management.
• Support mining clients through project lifecycle from planning to closure.
• Collaborate with teams for integrated water solutions.

Skills

Mine water management

Project management

Technical writing

Client engagement

Risk-informed decision-making

Hydrology

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline

Tools

GoldSim

HEC-HMS

MODFLOW

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Mine Water Management Professional in Salt Lake City to provide technical leadership and manage client relationships throughout the entire mining project lifecycle. The successful candidate will integrate solutions, ensuring technical soundness and constructability while mentoring junior staff.

Key responsibilities include managing mine water strategies, leading analyses, and collaborating on project teams to optimize outcomes. Strong communication skills and extensive experience in the field are essential for this role, which supports sustainable water management practices.