Senior Civil and Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Staff - Civil & Geotechnical Engineer

Job Location: Fort Collins, CO (Hybrid potential)

Job Salary: $90-120k (Potential to go higher based on experience and background)

Requirements: Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, PE License, Tailings Impoundments/Heap-Leach Pads/Waste Rock Piles/Mine Reclamation

Position Overview

We are an established engineering services firm that specializes in civil, geotechnical, structural, and process design projects and have been serving the greater Denver area for over 15 years. Due to our recent growth and increased workload, we are seeking a skilled Senior Civil & Geotechnical Engineer to lead engineering projects related to civil and geotechnical design in the mining sector.

This role is critical for ensuring the stability and sustainability of mine structures, including tailings impoundments, heap-leach pads, and waste rock piles. The ideal candidate will utilize their expertise to enhance project outcomes through effective design, analysis, and management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee civil and geotechnical engineering projects related to mining operations.
• Conduct geo-civil analysis and design for various projects, focusing on tailings impoundments and heap-leach pads.
• Perform deformation analysis and infiltration/seepage assessments to evaluate site conditions.
• Ensure slope stability and recommend necessary mitigation measures for project safety.
• Collaborate with project management teams to develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage and supervise construction activities to ensure compliance with engineering designs and specifications.
• Assist in mine permitting processes and provide technical support during mine operations.
• Develop closure design plans that meet regulatory requirements and promote environmental sustainability.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in civil and geotechnical engineering, preferably in the mining industry.
• Strong knowledge of tailings impoundments, heap-leach pads, and waste rock piles management.
• Experience with mine reclamation and environmental impact assessments.
• Proficient in geo-civil analysis and design methodologies.
• Familiarity with deformation analysis, infiltration/seepage, and slope stability assessments.
• Demonstrated project management and construction management skills.
• Experience with mine permitting and operations is a plus.
  
  

Benefits

• Annual Bonuses
• Overtime Bonus
• Spot Bonus
• 401(k) - $1 for $1 match to 4% of salary
• Ownership Opportunities
• Health Insurance Plan
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance (LTD, STD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Bereavement
• Jury Duty
• Additional Vacation Purchase Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedule
• Bi-Annual Medical Physicals
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Cell phone reimbursement
  

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This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 04/17/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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