Senior Tailings Storage Facility Engineer (Civil/Geotechincal)

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated senior geotechnical and/or civil engineer and project manager to support mine tailings storage facility and heavy civil infrastructure design and analysis as part of the Mining group in Phoenix, AZ.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

• Provides project leadership in the areas of design, investigation, analysis, construction and operation of Tailings Storage Facilities and multi-disciplinary mining projects
• Plans, directs, and supervises all operations included in a mid- to large, complex projects or several moderately sized projects with greater risk and complexity, and significant financial impact
• Work with existing and potential clients to provide long-term solutions for mine tailings facilities
• Develop project proposals and work with mining business leader to support and grow 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
• May be responsible for Project teams that include 5 or more members often representing multiple disciplines including subcontractor(s)
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering project, focusing on the design and operations of mine tailings projects
• Provide advice and consultation to client on engineering matters, including compliance with government laws and regulations

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s OR PhD in Civil Engineering or related field of study
• 10+ years or more of relevant experience
• Demonstrated progressive experience in tailings storage facility design, evaluation (e.g., PSHA analysis, material characterization, liquefaction, seepage, slope stability, and settlement analyses), construction monitoring and operations
• Progressive project experience including task leadership and deputy Engineer-of-Record roles on design and design-build projects
• Ability to serve as primary point of contact with the client and develop client relationships
• Familiarity with design reports, drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of standard geotechnical and hydrological software program and evaluations
• Must be resourceful, highly organized, professional with attention to detail and people

Additional Information

• Relocation is available for this role.
• Sponsorship is available for this position (current US Employment Visa holders)
• Regional project site travel may be required.
• Offered rate of compensation (Arizona locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

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