Senior Project Civil / Geotechnical Engineering - Mining and Mine Waste Storage

AECOM Corporation; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to support surface mining, mine waste storage, and heavy civil infrastructure design. The role combines design leadership with project management across multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid Reno, NV setting.

You will lead civil/geotechnical tasks, mentor staff, and develop client relationships while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering and 8+ years of experience or equivalent
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and ability to pass MVR check
• MSHA Miner training preferred
• PE license preferred
• 12+ years of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership in civil and geotechnical design for mine waste facilities.
• Serve as lead engineer on mid- to large-size mining projects.
• Mentor technical staff and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develop proposals and support growth of the Mining practice.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver compliant, safe, and efficient designs.
• Review and sign off on engineering analyses and calculations.

Skills

Project leadership

Geotechnical design

Mine waste storage

Client relationship

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

CAD (AutoCAD)

Job description

Senior Project Civil / Geotechnical Engineering - Mining and Mine Waste Storage

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Water
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Reno, NV - 4741 Caughlin Parkwa
• Compensation: USD 140,000 - USD 160,000 - yearly

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AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer and project manager to support surface mining, mine waste storage and heavy civil infrastructure design and analysis as part of the growing AECOM Mining Division. The candidate will have demonstrated broad experience in supporting surface mining operations and the design, management and evaluation of waste rock storage, heap and run of mine leaching and tailings storage facilities.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

• Provides project leadership in the areas of civil design, investigation, analysis, water management for mine waste facilities and multi-disciplinary mining projects.
• Serve as lead engineer or discipline lead on mid- to large size projects.
• May be responsible for project teams that include 5 or more members often representing multiple disciplines including subcontractor(s)
• Work with existing and potential clients to provide civil engineering and design solutions for mine sites.
• Develop project proposals and work with mining business leader to support and grow the Mining practice.
• Provide direction to and mentoring to other technical staff in completing project tasks.
• Performs independent technical reviews of engineering reports and design and signs off on work.
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering project, focusing on the civil design, geotechnical design and stormwater management of mine waste storage projects.
• Provide advice and consultation to clients on engineering matters, including compliance with government laws and regulations.

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License, along with ability to pass a Motor Vehicles Records check in accordance with company policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• MA/MS Civil Engineering or related field of study
• 12+ years or more of relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• MSHA Miner training
• Demonstrated progressive experience in civil design, construction documentation, geotechnical, water management, construction monitoring and operations.
• Progressive project experience including task leadership and project management roles on design and design-build projects.
• Ability to serve as primary point of contact with the client and develop client relationships.
• Lead designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, construction specifications, and final working drawings.
• Work with CAD designers to produce construction-level drawings including grading, drainage and roadway plans, profiles, details, and sections.
• Perform work in accordance with agreed upon scope, budget, and schedule.
• Scope/estimate complex civil & hydraulics projects.
• Track and manage task budgets and schedules.
• Author reports and prepare/or direct preparation of detailed calculation packages including proper documentation and references.
• Must be resourceful, highly organized, professional with attention to detail and people.

• Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
• Relocation is not provided for this role.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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