Senior Engineer - Tailings

Hatch is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing Head of tailings, Mine Waste and Mine Closure practice group in Houston, TX. This role involves project management, geotechnical analysis, feasibility studies, and support of the teams in identifying and solving geotechnical issues. The company is committed to providing engineering services for the mining and metals sector, with a focus on sustainable solutions and innovation in tailings management.

Requirements

• Carry out a tailings storage facility design project by completing and/or guiding the required geotechnical engineering analysis and coordinating a multi-discipline team.
• 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. Experience in drilling, interpreting post-hoc tests and understanding in situ tests is considered.
• Develop and manage field and laboratory investigation programs to support the design of tailings storage facilities.
• Support field operations through supervision, troubleshooting, and monitoring.
• Prepare and review proposals including cost estimates using Hatch’s internal proposal software system.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Valid passport and a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Competitive compensation