Terracon
Mining Engineer
Terracon, Harrisburg, PA
Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Skelly and Loy, a Terracon Company WANTS YOU if:
YOU'LL GET TO:
Prepare Mine Permit Applications
Design Quarry Plans
Calculate Reserve Estimates
Design Erosion and Sediment Control Measures
Perform Stormwater Design Calculations for Basin and Pipe Sizing
Design Reclamation Plans
Assist with Zoning/Conditional Use Applications
Calculate Reclamation Liability (Bonds)
Prepare National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits
Design Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) remediation and Abandoned Mine Land (AML) reclamation projects
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Career level, fully competent engineering professional with responsibility for managing detailed phases of projects with moderate size and complexity.
• Independently perform a variety of projects or selected segments of larger projects.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Work closely with senior-level project managers to gain additional project management experience for more complex and larger projects.
• Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations and modifications.
• Prepare proposals and reports for small and large projects of varying complexity.
• Perform quality control review of proposals and reports written by others.
• Evaluate complex laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members.
• Interact directly with client and project team on developing scope of services, communicating project progress and findings and recommendations.
• Act as a liaison between clients and regulatory agencies.
• Write and prepare routine and complex engineering reports detailing services provided, findings, and recommendations.
• Participate in marketing, sales and business development.
• Supervise graduate, field and project engineering staff.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or allied field, with experience in the mining industry.
• Minimum 5-8 years' experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
Preferred Experience:
5+ years' experience in Mining Engineering design:
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
Expected Salary Range
The expected salary range for this position is listed below. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
General Responsibilities:
Skelly and Loy, a Terracon Company WANTS YOU if:
- You're passionate about mining.
- You like to work with people on a variety of projects.
- You think math and technology are fun.
- You enjoy solving problems.
- You are inquisitive and collaborative.
- Challenges invigorate you.
YOU'LL GET TO:
Prepare Mine Permit Applications
Design Quarry Plans
Calculate Reserve Estimates
Design Erosion and Sediment Control Measures
Perform Stormwater Design Calculations for Basin and Pipe Sizing
Design Reclamation Plans
Assist with Zoning/Conditional Use Applications
Calculate Reclamation Liability (Bonds)
Prepare National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits
Design Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) remediation and Abandoned Mine Land (AML) reclamation projects
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Career level, fully competent engineering professional with responsibility for managing detailed phases of projects with moderate size and complexity.
• Independently perform a variety of projects or selected segments of larger projects.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Work closely with senior-level project managers to gain additional project management experience for more complex and larger projects.
• Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations and modifications.
• Prepare proposals and reports for small and large projects of varying complexity.
• Perform quality control review of proposals and reports written by others.
• Evaluate complex laboratory and field data for inclusion in reports.
• Serve as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members.
• Interact directly with client and project team on developing scope of services, communicating project progress and findings and recommendations.
• Act as a liaison between clients and regulatory agencies.
• Write and prepare routine and complex engineering reports detailing services provided, findings, and recommendations.
• Participate in marketing, sales and business development.
• Supervise graduate, field and project engineering staff.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or allied field, with experience in the mining industry.
• Minimum 5-8 years' experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
Preferred Experience:
5+ years' experience in Mining Engineering design:
- Familiarity with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) mine permitting.
- Experience with mine and reclamation planning for aggregate mining sites.
- Experience in any or all of the following: reserve studies/calculations, stormwater management, NPDES permit applications, drilling or core log equipment selection, surveying, and operations.
- Working knowledge pertaining to geology/hydrogeology/groundwater modeling.
- Experience with erosion and sediment pollution control design.
- Design experience with Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) remediation and Abandoned Mine Land (AML) reclamation projects.
- Working familiarity with AutoCAD software.
- Proficiency in use of Carlson Software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Team oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent time management, with the ability to multitask.
- Detail oriented with commitment to providing high quality engineering services as it relates to all workplace responsibilities.
- Willing and able to travel to project sites and meetings as needed.
- Willingness to complete field investigations.
- GPS field survey experience.
- Project Management experience.
- Personalized career path planning.
- Paid internal and external education and training.
- Career advancement opportunities locally and nationally.
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
Expected Salary Range
The expected salary range for this position is listed below. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.