Principal Engineer (Water Resources – Mining)

Our client is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Engineer (Water Resources Mining) for either their Salt Lake City, Denver or Phoenix offices.

The Company understands the importance of integrated, multi-disciplinary approaches. As a Principal Engineer you will be leading and growing the technical water resources practice within the Mining, Minerals and Metals business line.

This is a technical leadership position that focuses on constantly engaging and improving the quality and technical excellence of the team.

The successful candidate will work directly with the existing team on a multitude of mining / industrial projects worldwide.

The candidate will focus on mentoring and supporting the technical development of the group and serve as a senior advisor and reviewer to projects and clients globally.

In this capacity, the candidate will have a strong direction to manage and support project success both externally to our clients and internally with our staff.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and / or advise on technical aspects of mining and mining infrastructure projects, business development, and proposal activities (contribution of high-quality technical content expected during all stages).
• Contribute to the development and execution of the water resources team’s technical practice and actively contribute to the maintenance of Company’s quality standards in a process of continuous improvement.
• Provide technical expertise and lead technical delivery on a variety of projects ensuring successful outcomes for our clients and beneficiaries.
• Establish and grow productive, collaborative relationships internally within the company, and externally with the team’s priority clients
• Participate in all phases of project management including program development, budgeting, planning & design, preconstruction, project implementation, project oversight and project closure
• Lead, challenge, and inspire technical staff through substantive engagement and communication (including coaching / mentoring young professionals).
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Support the Company’s brand awareness through thought leadership and stakeholder engagement

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Experience and capability in the following areas are strongly desired :

o Mine water management, mine closure, and feasibility studies for the mining industry

o State and Federal regulations pertaining to water management.

o Planning, designing, and managing the design and construction of surface water and groundwater infrastructure including proven experience integrating civil and geotechnical engineering concepts.

o Project management includes developing detailed budgets, determining project scope, establishing schedules, processing appropriate paperwork, and interacting with clients.

o Marketing and preparing proposals and assisting in preparing and providing presentations.

o Understanding the CERCLA and RCRA process and for environmental related projects.

• Ability to successfully guide and oversee the technical aspects of multiple projects in parallel.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with an ability to clearly convey and distill complex technical information to a variety of audiences
• Possession of the following personal leadership qualities : integrity, creativity, patience, tenacity, commitment
• Team player with experience building, leading, and managing a team of project managers and support staff. Having an open-door policy.
• Strong business network, both in the United States and internationally.
• Fluency in English required. Additional fluency in other languages such as Spanish, French, or Portuguese a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally periodically for short-duration assignments (typically one to two weeks)

Education and Experience

• 15-20 years of relevant increasingly responsible experience.
• Bachelor’s or master's degree (preferred) in civil, environmental or water resources engineering with emphasis in water management.
• Experience leading and developing teams and people in successful project execution.
• Subject matter expert in water management.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer
15 days ago