Senior Geotechnical/Civil Engineer

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Mining: 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 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 Denver, Colorado or Salt Lake City, Utah.

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
• Experience managing a geotechnical laboratory
• 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

• Sponsorship is available for this role
• Relocation is available  for this role 

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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