Lead Civil & Structural Engineer Mining
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Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.
Job Description
Fluor is one of the world’s leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies, delivering innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions across the Mining & Metals, Energy Transition, Infrastructure, Advanced Technologies, and Industrial sectors. With a global team of experts and a commitment to technical excellence, Fluor partners with clients to design and deliver complex projects that shape industries and communities worldwide.
As a Lead Civil & Structural Engineer within Fluor’s Mining & Metals business line, you will drive engineering excellence, guide multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high‑quality civil and structural design solutions that meet project, regulatory, and client requirements.
Please Note : This position is contingent upon contract award
The Lead Civil & Structural Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of all civil and structural engineering activities within mining projects. The role ensures alignment with project objectives, industry best practices, regulatory frameworks, and Fluor’s execution standards while supporting seamless cross‑disciplinary integration and high‑quality project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Technical Management
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for all civil and structural engineering activities across mining projects, ensuring alignment with project scope, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of civil and structural engineers and designers to deliver high‑quality designs, drawings, specifications, and technical solutions.
- Ensure technical accuracy, integrity, constructability, and compliance of civil and structural engineering deliverables.
Cross‑Functional Integration
- Direct and manage interfaces between Civil & Structural Engineering and key project disciplines, including Process Engineering, Mechanical, Project Controls, Project Management, Procurement & Contracts, Construction, and client representatives.
- Facilitate effective communication, coordination, and timely resolution of cross‑disciplinary issues to support integrated project execution.
Cost‑Competitive Execution
- Champion the use of Cost Competitive Execution (CCE) techniques to optimise civil and structural engineering processes and deliver cost‑efficient solutions.
- Drive value‑engineering initiatives to support efficiency, constructability, operability, and lifecycle performance of civil and structural systems.
- Promote innovative and sustainable design methodologies aligned with project and client objectives.
Project Delivery, Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Monitor performance against baseline budgets for man‑hours, materials, and deliverables.
- Implement effective change‑management practices and provide timely reporting on variances and progress.
- Maintain proactive communication with Engineering Department Managers related to design challenges, risks, and resource allocation.
- Ensure all civil and structural deliverables meet project specifications, internal quality standards, and relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.
Basic Job Requirements
- Accredited four (4)‑year degree or global equivalent in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience in civil and/or structural engineering within mining, heavy industrial, or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
- Recognised professional certification or registration in the applicable field (as required by location).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with management, colleagues, clients, contractors, and external stakeholders.
- Understanding of applicable local, regional, and national codes, standards, and engineering regulations.
- High attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in time‑sensitive and dynamic environments.
Other Job Requirements
- Demonstrated experience with earthworks, foundations, concrete and steel structures, site infrastructure, and heavy‑industrial civil design.
- Experience in materials handling, tailings facilities, plant site layout, or other mining‑related civil works (preferred).
- Competency in effort‑hour estimating, work planning, and staffing forecasts.
- Strong leadership, team‑building, and influencing skills with the ability to drive cross‑functional collaboration.
- Experience in project setup, development of control‑level schedules, progress reporting, and project close‑out.
- High resilience and the ability to perform under pressure.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
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