Staff Tailings Storage Facility Engineer (Civil/Geotechnical)

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Leveraging over a century of expertise in the mining sector, AECOM has established itself as a leader in the planning, design, construction, and operation of mining and mineral processing facilities worldwide. AECOM's approach combines innovation, efficiency, global reach, and collaboration to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients, communities, and stakeholders.  Join our team and be part of a legacy that shapes the future of mining, benefiting economies and ecosystems worldwide.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated staff geotechnical and/or civil engineer to support mine tailings storage facility and heavy civil infrastructure design and analysis as part of the Mining group in Reno, NV.

Job Summary/ Responsibilities:

• Performs specific and moderate portions of broader assignments

• Plans, directs and performs specific and/or moderate portions of mid- to large, complex projects under the supervision of an experienced senior engineer.

• Plans, implements, performs and oversees geotechnical exploration and laboratory testing programs (30% travel/field time)

• Plans, oversees and performs geotechnical evaluations including material characterization, liquefaction, seepage, slope stability, and settlement analyses

• Prepares and reviews calculation packages

• Assisting with the development of geotechnical reports, drawings and specifications

• Preparing and presenting technical presentations of evaluation results to internal and client teams

• Review of geotechnical instrumentation and preparation of instrumentation monitoring reports

Qualifications

Min Requirements

• BA/BS + 4 yrs of relevant experience or combination of demonstrated experience and/or education.

• EIT Certification

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• MA/MS Civil Engineering with Geotechnical Emphasis

• 6+ years of relevant experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain within 1 year

• Proficient in the use of industry software such as GeoStudio, Utexas, Grapher and AutoCAD Civil3D

• Field/Construction experience; tailings or dams experience a plus

• Familiarity with and preparing design reports, drawings and specifications

• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills

• Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment

• Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility

• Resourceful, highly organized, and detail oriented

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

• Effective time-management and interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position. 
• Sponsorship may be available for this role. 
• Project site travel required (up to 30%)

About AECOM

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, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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