Job Information
BGC Engineering, Inc. Senior To Principal Tailings Facility Engineer Of Record in Golden, Colorado
About Us
BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 700 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources.? Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as One Team', dedicated to solving the world's most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has Canadian offices located in Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, Sudbury, Fredericton, Halifax, and offices in Golden (Colorado), Nashville (Tennessee), Santiago (Chile), Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) and Brisbane
Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a casual, dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees' professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.
We believe in One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense and Clarity.
The Role
BGC is seeking a Senior to Principal Geotechnical or Geological Engineer to act as or transition to Engineer of Record (EOR) for tailings storage facilities, with a potential focus on facilities in northern regions. The successful candidate will perform technical lead, Deputy EOR, or EOR duties during the design, construction, and operation of new greenfield or existing tailings storage facilities. The candidate will be supported by an existing multi-disciplinary team of geotechnical/geological engineers, geoscientists, hydrologists, hydrogeologists
?This position can be based at any BGC office in Canada or the United States.
Responsibilities
The scope of work overseen by the EOR will include site investigation planning and execution, foundation characterization for geotechnical design, assessment of hazards and failure modes, stability analyses, development of construction drawings and specifications, construction oversight and quality assurance, response to contractor and client requests for information, dam safety inspections, instrumentation data review, and records reporting. Other responsibilities include:
?Work in a multi-disciplinary team related to the performance of tailings storage facilities. ?Annual inspections and reporting (DSIs, etc.). Present technical content to various stakeholders including clients, regulators, and independent technical review boards. ?Advise the Accountable Executive and work with the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer. ?Other Engineer of Record duties as required by standards, guidelines, regulations and/or the facility owner. Train, mentor, and supervise technical work of junior, intermediate, and senior staff. ?Help promote BGC vision, values, and culture amongst BGC staff. ?Travel as required, which could occasionally include extended shifts at remote work sites and visits to North American BGC offices.
Required Education, Experience & Competencies
Demonstrated competency and experience working in tailings management for the responsibilities noted above. Undergraduate degree in Civil or Geological Engineering. ?Registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada or the United States. 15+ years of relevant work experience in tailings management, dam design, or mining geotechnique. Current knowledge of applicable regulations, including the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) and other relevant guidelines and standards. Strong leadership, analytical, project management, and communication skills. A commitment to technical excellence. Proven effective communication skills (verbal and written). ?Experienced in all phases of large tailings projects: investigation, design, construction, operations, and losure.
Preferred Education, Experience & Competencies
Post-graduate degree in Geological, Geotechnical, or Civil Engineering. 2+ years of experience in cold climate dam engineering. 2+ years of experience in the and construction of structures founded on permafrost. Ability and willingness to become registered as a Professional Engineer in Alaska or the Northwest Territories and Yukon, within six months of hire. A commitment to innovation.
Position Requirements
Drug & Alcohol Testing
To ensure we meet our client's compliance requirements and our workplace health and safety commitments, BGC has a drug and alcohol policy that applies to this position. The policy states that an employee may be required to take a drug and alcohol test prior to engaging in field work. This testing could be requested within an employee's first week or in the future, as required. It is important to note that some clients also require random drug