AtkinsRéalis

Minerals & Metals

GeotechnicalEngineer,Minerals&Metals

$80–130k Denver, Colorado, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Geotechnical Engineer, Minerals & Metals at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Geotechnical engineering, Dam design, Slope stability. Collaborate on design of tailings dams. Collaborate on design of heap leach pads”

Industry & Context.

Minerals & Metals
Problems you'll solve

Geotechnical assessments

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 3-7 years civil-geotechnical consulting experience

Nice to Have

Master's degree in Geotechnical engineering, Master's degree in geological engineering, Obtain Professional Engineer licensure within 12 months, Spanish fluency, French fluency, Experience in mining industry, Tailings design experience, Heap leach design experience, Embankment dam design experience

What You'll Do.

Collaborate on design of tailings dams

Collaborate on design of heap leach pads

Collaborate on design of water storage facilities

Participate in preparation of geotechnical investigation programs

Supervise site investigations

Supervise in-situ testing

Coordinate laboratory geotechnical testing programs

Prepare factual reports

Undertake geotechnical assessments

Analyze geotechnical design recommendations

Prepare geotechnical design recommendations

Analyze geotechnical reports

Prepare geotechnical reports

Assist senior engineers with reporting

Assist senior engineers with preparation of project proposals

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multi-disciplinary team; Multidisciplinary engineering teams; Geotechnical engineers; Hydrologists; Hydrogeologists; Environmental specialists

Communication Scope

Communication skills

Full Job Description

### **Job Description** ## **Overview** We are seeking a **Geotechnical Engineer, Minerals & Metals **to join our team in **Denver, CO** ## **Your role** * Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team on the design of tailings dams, heap leach pads, and water storage facilities. * Participate in preparation of geotechnical investigation programs. * Supervise site investigations and in-situ testing, coordinate laboratory geotechnical testing programs and preparation of factual reports. * Undertake geotechnical assessments using specialized software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, PLAXIS etc. * Analyze and prepare Geotechnical design recommendations and reports for projects related to foundation design, infrastructure, shoring, retaining walls, slope stability, design of dikes and dams, materials testing, and other geotechnical related projects. * Assist senior engineers with reporting and preparation of project proposals. ## **About you** * Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering. Master’s degree (MSc) in Geotechnical engineering or geological engineering is strongly preferred. * Knowledge of static and dynamic seismic slope stability analyses, flow and stress-strain software (e.g., GEOSLOPE GeoStudio software, FLAC, Plaxis, etc.) * Three to seven years of professional civil-geotechnical consulting experience with a desire to obtain Professional Engineer licensure within 12 months is preferred. * Fluency in English required, Spanish or French would be an asset. * The candidate must possess excellent communication skills and a demonstrated capacity for teamwork within multidisciplinary engineering teams composed mainly of geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, and environmental specialists. * Experience in the mining industry with tailings or heap leach design or embankment dam design is an asset. ## **Reward & benefits** At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innov

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