Staff Tailings Storage Facility Engineer (Civil/Geotechnical)

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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%)
• Offered rate of compensation (Nevada locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $105,000
• 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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