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Description
Burns & McDonnell is seeking a senior mine water management professional to serve as a technical and delivery-focused leader within our Environmental Services (ENS) Global Practice. This role is intended for a highly experienced practitioner who brings deep mine water expertise, strong client presence, and the ability to integrate technical solutions from early concept through design and construction.
The position plays a critical role in shaping mine water strategies that are technically sound, constructable, and aligned with overall project delivery objectives. The successful candidate will support mining clients across the full project lifecycle, from planning and permitting through construction, operations, and closure, while working closely with engineering, construction, and environmental teams to deliver integrated, fit-for-purpose solutions.
This is an opportunity to influence both technical outcomes and business success as a senior technical leader in a collaborative, employee-owned culture where you will have the platform to mentor talent, shape best practices and strengthen Burns & McDonnell’s growing mine water management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Solution Development
- Provide senior technical leadership for mine water management planning and execution across the mining lifecycle, including permitting, operations, closure, and long-term water stewardship.
- Lead and oversee mine water management strategies and analyses, including water balance development, surface water and groundwater interaction, water quality characterization, treatment, reuse, and conservation approaches.
- Direct, review, and validate hydrologic, hydraulic, and hydrogeologic analyses, including watershed-scale evaluations, probabilistic and risk-informed assessments, and scenario-based modeling.
- Support the planning, evaluation, and design of mine water infrastructure, including ponds, impoundments, conveyance systems, treatment systems, and water control structures, with consideration for constructability, sequencing, and operational practicality.
- Participate in constructability reviews and integrated design efforts to ensure mine water solutions can be efficiently implemented and aligned with construction means, methods, and schedules.
Client Interface & Business Development Support
- Serve as a senior technical interface with mining clients, participating in key meetings to explain technical concepts, evaluate alternatives, and guide sound decision-making.
- Support sales and business development efforts by contributing mine water expertise to client discussions, opportunity shaping, and pursuit strategies.
- Lead or contribute to the preparation of technical proposals, scopes of work, work plans, and execution approaches related to mine water management.
- Develop or support the development of cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans for mine water-related scopes, with consideration for construction complexity, risk, and lifecycle performance.
- Assist in identifying follow-on opportunities and expanding existing client relationships through high-quality technical delivery and trusted advisory support.
Project Management, Integrated Delivery & Financial Performance
- Serve as a project manager or senior technical lead, as appropriate, for mine water-related projects, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
- Manage project execution in alignment with financial performance goals, including monitoring labor, expenses, and overall project health.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and construction teams to integrate mine water considerations into broader project delivery strategies, including design-build and EPC delivery models where applicable.
- Partner with project teams to proactively identify and manage technical, regulatory, constructability, and execution risks throughout project delivery.
Modeling, Analysis & Risk-Informed Decision Support
- Lead or oversee the development and application of mine water balance models using spreadsheet-based tools and advanced simulation platforms, as appropriate for project complexity.
- Apply statistical, probabilistic, and uncertainty-based analyses to inform risk assessments, design criteria, and long-term water management decisions.
- Integrate climate variability, extreme events, and long-term closure considerations into mine water strategies and technical evaluations.
- Translate complex technical analyses into clear, defensible recommendations to support client, regulatory, and internal decision-making.
Mentoring & Capability Building
- Mentor and technically develop engineers and scientists within Environmental Services, providing guidance, review, and coaching on mine water-related analyses, design, and project execution.
- Support the growth of junior and mid-career staff by sharing technical knowledge, practical judgment, and lessons learned from project delivery.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of internal tools, standards, and best practices for mine water management and integrated delivery.
- Support recruiting and onboarding efforts by helping evaluate and integrate new mine water talent into the practice.
Collaboration & Integration
- Collaborate closely with environmental permitting, remediation, engineering, and construction teams to deliver integrated mine water solutions that balance technical rigor, constructability, cost, and long-term performance.
- Work in partnership with project managers, discipline leads, and business development professionals to align technical execution with client objectives and business outcomes.
- Participate in internal knowledge sharing, technical forums, and lessons-learned discussions to continuously improve mine water services.
- All other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering, or related engineering degree from an accredited program.
- 13 years of progressive experience in mine water management, water resources, hydrogeology, or closely related fields, with direct application to mining projects.
- Demonstrated experience with mine water balance development, surface water and/or groundwater modeling, and interpretation of hydrologic and hydrogeologic data.
- Experience interfacing directly with clients and supporting proposal development, scoping, and cost estimating for mine water-related work.
- Demonstrated ability to manage or support projects with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and financial performance.
- Experience supporting projects through design and into construction, including participation in constructability reviews or coordination with construction teams.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analyses clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams and provide senior-level technical judgment.Preferred
- Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
- Professional licensure (PE, PG) or ability to obtain.
- Experience supporting mine permitting, operations, closure, and reclamation from a water management perspective.
- Familiarity with industry-standard modeling and analysis tools (e.g., GoldSim, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, MODFLOW, or similar platforms).
- Experience applying probabilistic, risk-informed, or uncertainty-based approaches to water management decision-making.
- Experience mentoring staff and contributing to the development of technical teams and practices.Background in mine closure planning, tailings-related water considerations, or long-term water stewardship strategies.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Environmental Engineering
Primary Location US-AZ-Phoenix
Other Locations US-NM-Albuquerque, US-UT-Salt Lake City, US-AZ-Tucson
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 262118
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-GS #ENS
Description
Burns & McDonnell is seeking a senior mine water management professional to serve as a technical and delivery-focused leader within our Environmental Services (ENS) Global Practice. This role is intended for a highly experienced practitioner who brings deep mine water expertise, strong client presence, and the ability to integrate technical solutions from early concept through design and construction.
The position plays a critical role in shaping mine water strategies that are technically sound, constructable, and aligned with overall project delivery objectives. The successful candidate will support mining clients across the full project lifecycle, from planning and permitting through construction, operations, and closure, while working closely with engineering, construction, and environmental teams to deliver integrated, fit-for-purpose solutions.
This is an opportunity to influence both technical outcomes and business success as a senior technical leader in a collaborative, employee-owned culture where you will have the platform to mentor talent, shape best practices and strengthen Burns & McDonnell’s growing mine water management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Solution Development
- Provide senior technical leadership for mine water management planning and execution across the mining lifecycle, including permitting, operations, closure, and long-term water stewardship.
- Lead and oversee mine water management strategies and analyses, including water balance development, surface water and groundwater interaction, water quality characterization, treatment, reuse, and conservation approaches.
- Direct, review, and validate hydrologic, hydraulic, and hydrogeologic analyses, including watershed-scale evaluations, probabilistic and risk-informed assessments, and scenario-based modeling.
- Support the planning, evaluation, and design of mine water infrastructure, including ponds, impoundments, conveyance systems, treatment systems, and water control structures, with consideration for constructability, sequencing, and operational practicality.
- Participate in constructability reviews and integrated design efforts to ensure mine water solutions can be efficiently implemented and aligned with construction means, methods, and schedules.
Client Interface & Business Development Support
- Serve as a senior technical interface with mining clients, participating in key meetings to explain technical concepts, evaluate alternatives, and guide sound decision-making.
- Support sales and business development efforts by contributing mine water expertise to client discussions, opportunity shaping, and pursuit strategies.
- Lead or contribute to the preparation of technical proposals, scopes of work, work plans, and execution approaches related to mine water management.
- Develop or support the development of cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans for mine water-related scopes, with consideration for construction complexity, risk, and lifecycle performance.
- Assist in identifying follow-on opportunities and expanding existing client relationships through high-quality technical delivery and trusted advisory support.
Project Management, Integrated Delivery & Financial Performance
- Serve as a project manager or senior technical lead, as appropriate, for mine water-related projects, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
- Manage project execution in alignment with financial performance goals, including monitoring labor, expenses, and overall project health.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and construction teams to integrate mine water considerations into broader project delivery strategies, including design-build and EPC delivery models where applicable.
- Partner with project teams to proactively identify and manage technical, regulatory, constructability, and execution risks throughout project delivery.
Modeling, Analysis & Risk-Informed Decision Support
- Lead or oversee the development and application of mine water balance models using spreadsheet-based tools and advanced simulation platforms, as appropriate for project complexity.
- Apply statistical, probabilistic, and uncertainty-based analyses to inform risk assessments, design criteria, and long-term water management decisions.
- Integrate climate variability, extreme events, and long-term closure considerations into mine water strategies and technical evaluations.
- Translate complex technical analyses into clear, defensible recommendations to support client, regulatory, and internal decision-making.
Mentoring & Capability Building
- Mentor and technically develop engineers and scientists within Environmental Services, providing guidance, review, and coaching on mine water-related analyses, design, and project execution.
- Support the growth of junior and mid-career staff by sharing technical knowledge, practical judgment, and lessons learned from project delivery.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of internal tools, standards, and best practices for mine water management and integrated delivery.
- Support recruiting and onboarding efforts by helping evaluate and integrate new mine water talent into the practice.
Collaboration & Integration
- Collaborate closely with environmental permitting, remediation, engineering, and construction teams to deliver integrated mine water solutions that balance technical rigor, constructability, cost, and long-term performance.
- Work in partnership with project managers, discipline leads, and business development professionals to align technical execution with client objectives and business outcomes.
- Participate in internal knowledge sharing, technical forums, and lessons-learned discussions to continuously improve mine water services.
- All other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering, or related engineering degree from an accredited program.
- 13 years of progressive experience in mine water management, water resources, hydrogeology, or closely related fields, with direct application to mining projects.
- Demonstrated experience with mine water balance development, surface water and/or groundwater modeling, and interpretation of hydrologic and hydrogeologic data.
- Experience interfacing directly with clients and supporting proposal development, scoping, and cost estimating for mine water-related work.
- Demonstrated ability to manage or support projects with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and financial performance.
- Experience supporting projects through design and into construction, including participation in constructability reviews or coordination with construction teams.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analyses clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams and provide senior-level technical judgment.Preferred
- Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
- Professional licensure (PE, PG) or ability to obtain.
- Experience supporting mine permitting, operations, closure, and reclamation from a water management perspective.
- Familiarity with industry-standard modeling and analysis tools (e.g., GoldSim, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, MODFLOW, or similar platforms).
- Experience applying probabilistic, risk-informed, or uncertainty-based approaches to water management decision-making.
- Experience mentoring staff and contributing to the development of technical teams and practices.Background in mine closure planning, tailings-related water considerations, or long-term water stewardship strategies.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Environmental Engineering
Primary Location US-AZ-Phoenix
Other Locations US-NM-Albuquerque, US-UT-Salt Lake City, US-AZ-Tucson
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 262118
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-GS #ENS
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Senior Level Mining Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level mining engineer job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for engineers who have owned project outcomes end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrated experience leading mine design, production optimization, or ground control programs carries more weight than tenure alone. Candidates who can show they have mentored junior engineers, managed contractor relationships, or driven safety improvements at scale tend to stand out in competitive applicant pools.
Which companies hire senior level mining engineers?
Companies hiring senior level mining engineers right now include Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of major mining operators, engineering and project management consultancies, and equipment manufacturers with large field operations teams.
What makes a mining engineer role senior level?
Senior level mining engineer roles are defined by ownership and scope. Engineers at this stage lead technical programs, make final recommendations on mine design or extraction methods, and are accountable for project budgets and timelines. They are expected to mentor mid-level and junior engineers, interface directly with executive stakeholders, and resolve complex technical problems without close supervision.
Which industries hire the most senior level mining engineers?
Senior Level mining engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large, capital-intensive extraction and processing programs that require experienced engineers to oversee technical execution and long-term mine planning.