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

Reno, NV, usFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead engineer and project manager for surface mining operations, focusing on waste rock storage, heap leaching, and tailings storage facility design, analysis, and water management.

Role type

Senior IC geotechnical/civil engineer (mining) with project management responsibilities

Builds

Mine waste storage facilities, heap leach pads, tailings storage facilities, and associated civil infrastructure

Domain

Mining / Geotechnical Engineering / Civil Infrastructure

Required skills

Geotechnical design, Civil design, Water management, Project leadership, Multi-disciplinary team management, Regulatory compliance, Technical review and sign-off, Proposal development, Client consultation, CAD design oversight

Preferred skills

Professional Engineer (PE) License, MSHA Miner training, Advanced project management, Construction documentation, Client relationship development, Budget and schedule tracking, Report authoring

Technologies

CAD, Geotechnical analysis software, Project management tools

Responsibilities

Provide project leadership in civil and geotechnical design for mine waste facilities; Serve as lead engineer on mid- to large-size projects; Mentor technical staff and lead multi-disciplinary teams; Develop project proposals and support business growth; Perform independent technical reviews and sign off on engineering reports; Plan and coordinate engineering phases focusing on stormwater management; Advise clients on engineering matters and regulatory compliance.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with project management duties