Water Resources / Civil Engineer (Mining & Infrastructure)

Location: Eastern Arizona (Relocation Support & Housing Allowance Provided)

Industry: Natural Resources / Mining Operations

Compensation: $97,500 – $135,000 / year base salary + performance bonus & comprehensive benefits

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Water Resources / Civil Engineer to oversee site-wide water management, balance accounting, and civil infrastructure at a premier, large-scale mining complex in Eastern Arizona. This role provides technical leadership in managing water balance operations across tailings storage facilities, crushed leach pads, process water systems, and stormwater infrastructure.

The operating site offers comprehensive community amenities, dedicated recreation facilities, and robust relocation assistance, including either company housing access or a $750/month housing allowance for eligible on-site personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, interpret, and manage engineering tasks to maintain operational performance and quantify site-wide water accounting, focusing on Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs), crushed leach pads, and overall process/stormwater systems.
• Lead water balance activities including physical inspections, flow mapping, data synthesis, hydrologic analysis, forecasting, reporting, and capital design support.
• Provide technical direction to multidisciplinary operational teams in managing and reporting day-to-day water data.
• Maintain, calibrate, and interpret site-wide water operations and predictive simulation models incorporating production schedules and climate scenarios to support long-term capital infrastructure design.
• Formulate solutions for site-wide water conservation, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to departmental strategic planning, operational budgeting, and civil project controls.
• Draft and evaluate scopes of work, review consultant engineering proposals, request project funding, and administer vendor/contractor agreements for equipment and specialized services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related engineering discipline with 5+ years of applicable field experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field with 3+ years of applicable engineering experience.
• Domain Competence: Direct design or operations experience in at least one of the following areas:
• Tailings storage facilities (TSFs)
• Leach stockpiles
• Water dams
• Process water balance systems
• Licensure: Certified Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or equivalent.
• Technical Tools: Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, engineering mapping tools (GIS/CAD), and analytical modeling applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical data to diverse operational audiences.
• Commitment to occupational safety protocols, hazard recognition, and environmental compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in water resources, hydraulics, or process engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain PE licensure within 2 years.
• Experience in surface water hydrology, hydraulics, and groundwater hydrology.
• Proficiency in GoldSim simulation software, including water balance model development and calibration.
• Experience utilizing engineering software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, or scripting languages (Python, R).
• Experience utilizing bathymetric and topographic survey data to inform hydrodynamic models.
• Direct background in hard-rock open-pit mining environments, mineral processing, or industrial water treatment.
• Familiarity with civil cost estimation, project controls, and contractor management.

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $97,500 – $135,000 / year (commensurate with experience and qualifications).
• Incentive Compensation: Eligible for annual company and individual performance bonuses.
• Housing Benefit: Access to company housing options OR an eligible $750/month housing allowance .
• Relocation Package: Comprehensive employee relocation support.
• Healthcare & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with competitive employer matching.
• Insurance: Company-paid life and disability coverage; optional supplemental insurance plans.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid sick leave, parental leave, and company-recognized paid holidays.
• Additional Perks: Tuition assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and corporate advancement tracks.

Operational Requirements

• Ability to pass pre-employment requirements, including a background check, medical screening, and drug/alcohol test.
• Ability to work on-site in Eastern Arizona with occasional non-standard schedule flexibility (including shift or after-hours support as needed for an active 24/7/365 production facility).