Opportunities at Amec Foster Wheeler
Position: Civil / Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager
Division: Environment & Infrastructure
Job Reference#: 20800BR
Job Location: Elko, NV
 This individual could initially work in our Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT or Reno, NV
offices and would need to relocate to work full time in our Elko, NV office within 6 to 8
months of hire.
Amec Foster Wheeler (www.amecfw.com) designs, delivers and maintains strategic and
complex assets for its customers across the global energy and related sectors.
With pro-forma 2013 annualized scope revenues of £5.5 billion and over 40,000 employees in
more than 50 countries, the company operates across the whole of the oil and gas industry –
from production through to refining, processing and distribution of derivative products – and in
the mining, clean energy, power generation, pharma, environment and infrastructure markets.
Amec Foster Wheeler shares are publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange and its
American Depositary Shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Both trade under the
ticker AMFW.
We offer competitive salaries along with a complete benefits package including: medical, vision,
& dental coverage, 401K Matching, Educational Reimbursement, and a variety of Training and
Development Programs to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in your chosen
career path. Additional information can be obtained from our website at www.amecfw.com.
Role Overview
Civil/Geotechnical Engineer/Project Manager needed to join our Elko, NV team. Will manage
projects and lead teams to provide civil/geotechnical engineering services for civil engineering
and/or mining projects.
Location
This individual could initially work in our Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT or Reno, NV offices and
would need to relocate to work full time in our Elko, NV office within 6 to 8 months of hire.
Key Responsibilities
 Will provide civil/geotechnical engineering and project management and be responsible
for delivering geotechnical and geologic projects to AMEC’s public and private sector
clients. Projects include transportation, mining, site characterization, flood control, dams,
levees, pavements and other civil works projects.
 Supervise and lead civil/geotechnical investigation and design activities.
Opportunities at Amec Foster Wheeler
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Project and budget management including resource management and oversight.
Technical management and direction of site investigations and preparing technical
reports.
Managing and coordinating project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of
deliverables.
Geotechnical engineering analyses.
Collaboration and participation in technical discussions with AMEC team members.
Role Requirements
 BS or MS in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering or related engineering discipline.
 Currently registered or immediately eligible for registration as a PE in Nevada.
 10 to 20 years + experience in geotechnical investigation and design including
experience with mining projects.
 Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil mechanics and local
Nevada soils and geology.
 Experience in one or more of the following areas:
o Transportation
o Mine design (tailings and heap leach)
o Foundations
o Earth dams and levees
 Demonstrated Project Management skills and the ability to lead, train and mentor junior
staff.
 Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
 Proficiency with SLOPE/W & SEEP/W a plus but not required.
 Drilling, field investigations, and laboratory testing.
 Good communication, report writing, interpersonal and presentation skills.
 Superior time management, planning and ability to interact with clients.
 Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in
accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
How to Apply:
Click here to apply online or email resume to Kelly.Crook@amecfw.com
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified
individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender,
national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.
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