Senior Civil Engineer
Full job description
This position will Lead civil design for studies, basic and detailed engineering for mineral and chemical processing plants for the recovery of critical minerals including base and precious metals. Will also provide project management support for civil design and construction projects. At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct and Safety Guidelines. Provide civil engineering services as part of a highly integrated engineering team for the completion of studies and detailed engineering.
- Lead and manage civil engineering projects from concept to completion
- Prepare and review engineering designs, drawings, and specifications
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
- Review and interpret client provided data.
- Prepare advanced site grading and 3D earthwork models using AutoCAD Civil 3D, incorporating cut/fill optimization, mass-haul analysis, and automated volume reporting.
- Design stormwater management systems, including drainage networks, retention/detention ponds,
- channels, culverts, energy dissipators, and sediment controls — including hydrological modeling using HEC-HMS and hydraulic analysis with HEC-RAS.
- Develop civil and structural designs.
- Perform calculations and material take-offsoPerform calculations and design using both computer-aided and manual design techniques.
- Prepare civil design criteria.
- Support trade-off studies and reports
- Provide civil engineering support for projects in the from scoping, basic to detailed engineering phases.
- In addition to further clarification of the tasks involved in project studies, the following civil activities will be required:
- Review of procurement specifications
- Review of vendor submittals
- Review of value engineering proposals
- Assist in project management and business development efforts, including preparation of proposals and review of client requirements.
- Provide input to project progress reports
- BS, Civil engineering Required
- 10 + Years of Progressive Civil Engineering Experience Required
- 10 + Years of Experience in the Mining Industry Preferred
- Experience with Structural Engineering Preferred
- Experience with Site Plans and Surveying Preferred
- Experience with water supply systems Preferred
- Proficient with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D Required
- Experience with Material Take-off Calculations Preferred
- Experience Cost Estimating Preferred Experience with Ni-43-101 Reports Preferred
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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- Is the Senior Civil Engineer role at SGS still open?
- Yes — this posting is active and accepting applications through 2026-07-29. Listings can close once filled, so apply soon.
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- This role is based in Tucson, AZ.
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