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Engineer II - TCLW

at Freeport-McMoRan

📍 Sahuarita, AZ, US, 85629 Unknown 💰 $90K – $124K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
Salary $90K – $124K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 3+ years
Education Bachelor's in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

This role involves maintaining the performance of tailings impoundments, water dams, and related facilities through inspection, data analysis, and project management.

  • Maintain tailings impoundments
  • Inspect and measure facilities
  • Develop management plans
  • Collaborate with site teams
  • Ensure safety and compliance

The position requires expertise in geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, and water dam management, with skills in inspection, data reconciliation, and project coordination.

The ideal candidate is a geotechnical engineer with at least 3 years of experience in tailings impoundments, water dams, and geotechnical inspections. They should hold a civil or geotechnical engineering degree and possess strong communication and safety skills.

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering3 years of experience in Engineering or related scientific fieldCourses in Soil MechanicsAbility to communicate effectivelySafety awareness
Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical EngineeringExperience with tailings impoundmentsWater dam managementStorm water pond management
Inspection toolsMeasurement toolsData management software
Soil MechanicsCivil EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringInspectionMeasurementReconciliationData ManagementProject Management
Soil MechanicsCivil EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringInspectionMeasurementReconciliationData ManagementProject ManagementBudgeting
Effective communicationSafety awarenessCollaborationProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Preferred

Master's degree in Civil EngineeringExperience with tailings storage facilities
Industry Mining & Metals
Job Function Geotechnical inspection and management of tailings and water dams
Geotechnical EngineerSoil MechanicsCivil EngineeringTailings impoundmentsWater damsStorm water pondsInspectionMeasurementReconciliationData managementProject managementSafety awarenessCommunication skills

Less than 3 years of experience, No degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, Lack of knowledge in Soil Mechanics, No experience with tailings or water dams

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