Senior Engineer - Tailings
Hatch
Senior geotechnical engineer designing tailings storage facilities.
12 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Salt Lake City, UT
Field
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Construction services
Architecture
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Marine
Transport
Role
What you would be doing
cost estimation
field investigation
instrumentation
tsf design
geotechnical analysis
mentorship
- Prepare and review proposals including cost estimates using Hatch’s internal proposal software system
- Develop and manage field and laboratory investigation programs to support the design of tailings storage facilities.
- Develop and manage geotechnical instrumentation monitoring programs.
- Prepare and review trade-off studies, feasibility to detailed engineering studies, engineering reports, drawings and specifications for mine waste disposal.
- Support the team in identifying and solving geotechnical issues. A common example for a practitioner with geotechnical engineering background is to have a reasoned insight of settlements, liquefaction potential, slope stabilization, pore pressure generation, excavation and backfilling procedures, and related problems.
- Carry out a tailings storage facility design project by completing and/or guiding the required geotechnical engineering analysis and coordinating a multi-discipline team. The study level can range from conceptual, pre-feasibility, feasibility, detailed engineering or construction.
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers
What you bring
slope/w
seep/w
python
pe usa
12 years
autocad civil3d
- Construction/field experience (construction quality assurance in geotechnical/hydrotechnical facilities.
- Be able to carry out slope stability and seepage analysis and understand contractive (liquefaction) behavior under static and earthquake loading scenarios. Proficient in geotechnical modeling software, such as SLOPE/W, SEEP/W and SIGMA/W. Support the team in coordinating geotechnical models of tailings storage facilities, especially with limit equilibrium and dynamic deformation under a variety of loading conditions.
- Valid passport preferably with international recognition as well as a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- Proficient in GeoStudio or Rocscience package and advance use of Excel. Experience in deformation analyses would be considered a plus.
- Minimum of 12 years’ experience in a role leading to this opportunity.
- Excellent verbal and written (English) communication skills. Preferred bilingual proficiency in (English/Spanish).
- Support field operations through supervision, troubleshooting and monitoring. A practitioner with geotechnical engineering background would require experience in drilling, carrying out and understanding in situ tests, piezocone soundings, reconnaissance trenches, as well as tailings storage facility construction, subgrade compaction assessment, and installation of geosynthetics, etc.
- Preferred abilities with computer programming in Python or Visual Basic.
- Works well and seamlessly in an international team with a multi-disciplinary approach and a strong client focus.
- Valid professional engineering registration in the USA
- Highly proficient in MS Office suite of tools including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor degree(s) in Civil, Geological, or Mining engineering and/or post-graduate in Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited University.
- Familiar with AutoCAD Civil3D environment
- Long term career development
- Flexible work environment
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1955
Year of Establishment
The company was established in 1955, marking the beginning of its engineering journey.
70+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates with over 70 offices, supporting projects worldwide.
- Began as a small civil-engineering firm and expanded into metallurgy under its namesake leader.
- Now employee-owned and independent, it has grown through strategic acquisitions of engineering firms across North America and beyond.
- Offers end-to-end services—from concept and feasibility through design, construction management, and operations—in key sectors.
- Projects include heavy industrial and mining operations, hydropower tunnels, green-steel plants, and rail & transit infrastructure.
- Specialises in multidisciplinary engineering disciplines including structural, mechanical, civil, piping, electrical, and process design.
- Known for integrating advanced tools like 3D parametric design, simulation, CFD, and proprietary Hatch software in project delivery.
- Milestones include delivering North America’s Niagara Tunnel Project and pioneering high-current AP60 aluminium smelting pots.
- Combines local insight with global expertise to support projects in over 150 countries.
- We believe in people, the power of diverse perspectives, and the value of collaboration.
- We are committed to solving some of the world’s most complex challenges and creating sustainable solutions.
- We focus on fostering a culture of trust and respect where all individuals are empowered to contribute their best work.
- We embrace a growth mindset, prioritizing continuous learning and development.
- We celebrate innovation, creativity, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
2050 Target
Net Zero Emissions Commitment
Committed to achieving net zero emissions, enhancing environmental resilience and reducing global impacts.
- Works towards sustainable solutions, helping clients in energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.
- Integrates sustainable practices in operations, focusing on renewable energy and circular economy principles.
- Involved in large-scale projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build environmental resilience.
By 2030
Gender Balance Goal
Aims to achieve equal representation of women and men in leadership roles.
- Promotes a culture of inclusion, where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
- Has set clear targets for improving gender representation and inclusion within the workforce.
- Reports on its progress towards diversity and inclusion through transparent metrics, focusing on increasing gender diversity at all levels.
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