Senior Engineer/Scientist- Mining

Description

Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future.

Who are we looking for?

And as we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change.

We’ll support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact that will last for generations.

Who are we looking for?

The US West Mining Market is a critical component of GHD’s overall growth strategy in Americas. The US West Region is looking to bring onboard highly motivated Senior Engineer/Scientist to strengthen and grow our mining business. This position will be based in any of our West Region locations ( Ca, AZ, NV, ID, WA, UT) Candidates located in other US West locations will be considered.

In the problem solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change.

Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.

Learn about leadership opportunities with GHD.

Working with a passionate and engaged leader, this position offers responsibilities including:

Compile, interpret, and evaluate engineering, geological, geotechnical, geochemical and/or hydrogeologic field and analytical data for technical reports.

Lead the preparation of data tables and figures, as required

Prepare technical memos, reports, letters, and other deliverables including but not limited to investigation reports, conceptual site model reports, and scientific/engineering evaluations.

Interpret engineering or scientific figures/drawings/plans

Work collaboratively with the team to share knowledge and best practices, in delivering technical solutions to our clients’ diverse set of challenges on mining projects.

Prepare and deliver Powerpoint presentations to clients and/or regulators to convey technical findings.

Formulate and present scopes of work that include proactive, strategic approaches to projects, leveraging GHD’s capabilities.

Prepare scopes of work and fee estimates for services within your field of expertise.

Manage technical tasks: maintaining client satisfaction while ensuring projects are delivered safely and within scope, schedule, and budget

Leading best practice project delivery, making key technical contributions to projects and coordinating the work of team members to deliver creative solutions

Working with project managers and project teams to improve job delivery skills within the Mining Business Group

Ensure adherence to GHD’s QA/QC plans including meeting established Quality KPIs

What you will bring to the team:

Bachelor's degree in engineering (e.g., civil, environmental, geological, mining, etc.) or science (e.g., geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental science, etc.) required

Minimum 15 years experience including 5+ years of experience working for (or with) mining clients, 5+ years of consulting experience preferred

Mining experience related to one or more of the following:

Environmental or geotechnical site investigations

Mining-Influenced Water

Mine site hydrology, hydrogeology, and/or geochemistry

Mine Planning and Closure

Tailings Management/Design

Mining Engineering

Mining Exploration

Permitting and regulatory compliance experience for the mining industry (air, NEPA, NPDES, stormwater, etc.)

Water quality permitting (aquifer protection, direct discharge, stormwater)

Strong relationship leadership skills and a real passion for developing people within GHD

Flexible and able to meet challenging deadlines

A self-starter with sound judgment and decisiveness

Experience and/or formal training with project management best practices a plus, but not required

Professional registration (PE, PG) a plus, but not required

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Salary Range: $138,000-$207,000 based on location and experience

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.