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Our offices span North America, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia, with our U.S. operations centered in Golden, CO and supported by Reno, NV, Nashville, TN, and remote staff nationwide.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees’ professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Our core values are One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense, and Clarity.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">The Role</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">BGC is seeking a Principal Geotechnical or Geological Engineer with deep expertise in tailings and mine waste management, including acting as Engineer of Record for tailings dams. This role will join our growing U.S. team and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary group of geotechnical and geological engineers, hydrotechnical engineers, geoscientists, hydrologists, hydrogeologists and more. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in tailings dam consulting, a passion for client service, and familiarity with U.S. regulatory frameworks and industry standards. This position will provide technical leadership, drive innovation, and advance the state of practice while embracing BGC’s core values.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Join a company recognised for employee ownership, an R&amp;D-driven culture, and commitment to excellence. This position can be based out of an existing BGC office (Golden, CO or Reno, NV) or can be remotely located from a U.S. mining hub (e.g. Elko, NV, Tucson, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, Salt Lake City, UT). Depending on location, BGC may consider the establishment of a new office.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Responsibilities</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Participate in business development, including identifying new opportunities, promoting BGC’s capacity for undertaking innovative and advanced technical projects, and proposal writing.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Work with client and partner representatives.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Travel to other BGC offices on occasion to foster team connectivity and participate in business development and planning initiatives in support of BGC’s strategic direction.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Train, mentor, and supervise the work of junior through senior staff.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Act as a project director and technical lead/reviewer for tailings and mine waste projects.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Author, co-author, and review reports.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Present technical content to various stakeholders including clients, regulators, and independent technical review boards.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Travel as required to support project work.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Organize and supervise field programs, including: site investigation, construction, and dam safety inspections.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Help promote BGC's vision, values, and culture amongst BGC staff and clients.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Required Education, Experience &amp; Competencies</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Undergraduate degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Greater than 20 years of relevant work experience.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Registered as a Professional Engineer in the United States.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Leadership, analytical, and project management skills. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">A commitment to technical excellence. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Experience in all phases of large tailings and mine waste projects: investigation, design, construction, operations, and closure.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Position Requirements</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><em>Drug &amp; Alcohol Testing</em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">To ensure we meet our client’s compliance requirements and our workplace health and safety commitments, BGC has a drug and alcohol policy that applies to this position.  The policy states that an employee may be required to take a drug and alcohol test prior to engaging in field work. This testing could be requested within an employee’s first week or in the future, as required. It is important to note that some clients also require random drug and alcohol testing, and/or testing in the event of a health and safety accident or incident.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><em>Driver’s License</em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">BGC requires that employees have a valid driver's license, and that employees can drive a field pickup truck. Upon hiring, BGC will require a motor vehicle record to allow for a safety review of your driving history.</span></p>\n<p><br><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><em>Travel and Vaccination </em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">BGC is committed to maintaining a safe work environment to ensure the health and safety of employees while on business travel and during field assignments. To meet travel and client requirements, employees may be required to receive vaccinations such as yellow fever, COVID-19, malaria, etc. If you require an accommodation or wish to discuss your situation, please contact <a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Human Resources</a>. BGC requires that you have a current passport for this position. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Company Benefits</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">BGC offers our employees the following: <br><br></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Our ‘One Team’ culture supporting health, wellness, safety and diversity</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Comprehensive benefits package</span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Health, Dental and Vision coverage</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">STD, LTD, Life, AD&amp;D and Business Travel Insurance</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Employee Assistance Program</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holidays</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Parental leave top ups</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Professional development and mentoring opportunities</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Flat management structure</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Flexible workplace with office and home arrangements</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Social and wellness activities</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Casual and professional work environment </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Wage Range</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">The estimated base salary range for this position is $175,000 - $250,000 USD per annum, however base pay will be commensurate with job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. BGC's compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus plan, training allowance, and comprehensive medical and dental plan.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Disclosures</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">(1) At BGC, we use Artificial Intelligence to streamline parts of the recruitment process, however all decisions about candidate selection and advancement continue to be made by our hiring team. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">(2) This posting reflects expertise that we are open to considering on an ongoing basis, as part of our commitment to growth and expanding our capabilities.  </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">(3) This posting will remain open on a continuous basis and may close without notice. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">(4) Privacy Notice: By submitting an application you are consenting to ​BGC Engineering Inc.​ using and storing provided information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.  </span></p>\n<p><br></p>",
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