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Geotechnical Engineer (Minerals & Metals)

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In-Office
3 Locations
60K-104K Annually
Entry level
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60K-104K Annually
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The Geotechnical Engineer will assist in designing tailings dams and water storage facilities, perform geotechnical assessments, and support senior engineers.
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Job Description

WE ARE HIRING!

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our North America Minerals & Metals Team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Denver, CO. Consideration will also be given to candidates who can work from our Scottsdale, AZ or Reno, NV offices.

ABOUT US

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • EXPERIENCE:
    • One to two years of professional civil-geotechnical consulting experience
  • EDUCATION:
    • 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.
  • SPECIAL SKILLS:
    • Knowledge of static and dynamic seismic slope stability analyses, flow and stress-strain software (e.g., GEOSLOPE GeoStudio software, FLAC, Plaxis, etc.)
    • 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.
  • PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:
    • Desire to obtain Professional Engineer licensure is preferred           

WHY JOIN US?

AtkinsRéalis is an exciting place to Start Your Career! With a purpose to build a better world for our planet and its people, we leverage our global employee network to create valuable partnerships and deliver solutions for humanity’s toughest challenges. AtkinsRéalis promotes diversity, equity and inclusion, and our company ethos encourages collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology, and our culture. We are rapidly growing in the US, and we need energetic, passionate, and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

WHAT WE OFFER AT ATKINSRÉALIS:

AtkinsRéalis realizes the importance of mental and physical health, personal and professional development, and holistic wellbeing. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package to aid our employees’ peace of mind in and outside of work.

As a Full-Time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience, providing:

  • Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
  • Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
  • Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
  • Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
  • Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
  • Additional benefits include competitive salaries; Flexible work schedules; Group Insurance; Two Floating Holidays; Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity); Pet Insurance; Retirement Savings Plan with employer match; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Employee Resources Groups supporting women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals; 2-to-1 donation match for STEAM-related educational initiatives through the AtkinsRéalis Foundation.

Expected compensation range is between $60,000 - $104,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy.  Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. 

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

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Job TypeRegular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.  

Top Skills

Geostudio
Plaxis
Rocscience

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