Water Resources Consultant – Senior Level – Mining Focus (Hybrid/Remote)
$115,000–$175,000 year
HybridDenver, Colorado, United States or Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Lead technical analyses for mine water management, including water balance modeling, hydrologic/hydraulic studies, and engineering studies for mining, heavy industry, and power generation clients. Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary project teams while mentoring junior staff and advising clients on strategies and alternatives analyses. Execute business development through conference presentations and proposal writing. Travel to sites featuring rough terrain and industrial facilities for field work. Requires 10+ years of experience in water resources engineering and a valid driver's license. No sponsorship available.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in math, science, engineering, or a related discipline
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Experience developing water balance models, including spreadsheet-based and advanced simulation tools
- Experience with design of surface water impoundments, such as process ponds, water supply dams, and reservoirs
- Statistical analysis of hydrological data, including techniques such as cumulative frequency analysis
- Experience advising clients on mine water management strategies and alternatives analysis and a track record of building and sustaining client relationships
- Developed skills in probabilistic analysis or modeling, uncertainty analyses, and/or Monte Carlo analyses to inform and complete risk assessments
- Experience working with hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality methods and modeling tools
- Possession of a current, valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future
- Ability to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction or mining outdoor sites with limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities
- Willingness to work cooperatively with project team members in a high-energy environment that encourages self-initiative
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Proven task or project management skills
Desired Qualifications
- More than 10 years of experience working on projects directly related to job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering firm or mining or industrial worksite
- M.Sc. or PhD degree(s) in civil or environmental engineering
- Experience working with software such as GoldSim, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM/PCSWMM, HSPF, HydroCAD, MS Excel, or the MIKE Suite of tools
- Strong relationships with clients and the ability to develop or foster ongoing relationships and maintain a high level of client service
- Examples of providing water resources engineering to support permitting and compliance
- Experience with mine closure and reclamation planning, such as assessing alternatives and developing a plan, including community involvement
- Familiarity with publicly available datasets to support hydrologic analyses, such as USGS gage data in the USA, hydrometric stations in Canada, climate data from NWS, Environment Canada, or other gages
- Expertise with one or more of the following: data analysis, visualization, and presentation; hydraulic structure (outlet works) analysis and design; risk-informed decision making for alternative development and selection; climate change analysis for mine water management decision making; water recovery and reuse; cost-benefit assessments; due diligence services (e.g., review boards) for water management projects
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.