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Capstone Mining

Tailings Engineer

Miami, FL · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Pinto Valley is an open-pit copper mine located at the west end of the historic Globe-Miami mining ... Water & Tailings Monitoring: Support the Tailings and Water Quality Control Program by planning ...

Capstone Mining

Tailings Engineer

Miami, AZ · On-site

Pinto Valley is an open-pit copper mine located at the west end of the historic Globe-Miami mining ... Water & Tailings Monitoring: Support the Tailings and Water Quality Control Program by planning ...

Rio Tinto

Engineer- Tailings & Water

Boron, CA · On-site

$126K/yr

Tailings & Water Engineer - Rio Tinto Borates and Lithium * Join our global leading business ... Candidates with a Master's Degree from an ABET accredited university in Mining or Geotechnical ...

SF Demo - Rio Tinto

Engineer- Tailings & Water

Boron, CA · On-site

$126K/yr

Tailings & Water Engineer -Rio Tinto Borates and Lithium * Join our global leading businessoffering ... Candidates with a Master's Degree from an ABET accredited university in Mining or Geotechnical ...

Bechtel

Environmental/Water Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial ... Job Summary: Bechtel is seeking a Senior Environmental/Water Engineer to join the engineering ...

Bechtel

Environmental/Water Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial ... Job Summary: Bechtel is seeking a Senior Environmental/Water Engineer to join the engineering ...

Capstone Copper

Tailings Engineer

Miami, FL · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Pinto Valley is an open-pit copper mine located at the west end of the historic Globe-Miami mining ... Water & Tailings Monitoring: Support the Tailings and Water Quality Control Program by planning ...

WorleyParsons

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Senior Associate Technical Consultant, Water Engineer Play an integral role in Worley Consulting ... Collaborating with sector leaders and technical specialists across mining, refining, chemicals ...

Sawtooth Mining

Mining Engineer

Winnemucca, NV · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

## Mining EngineerApplylocations: Winnemucca, NVtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob ... water management facilities.* Provide technical support for environmental engineering projects ...

Sawtooth Mining

Mining Engineer

Winnemucca, NV · On-site

... water management facilities. * Provide technical support for environmental engineering projects ... A Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering ...

Sawtooth Mining

Mining Engineer

Winnemucca, NV · On-site

... water management facilities. * Provide technical support for environmental engineering projects ... A Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering ...

Clyde Companies

Civil/Mining Engineer

Lindon, UT · On-site

This role integrates civil & mining engineering design applied to mining operations, mine planning, regulatory compliance, water resource considerations, and field-based problem solving to ensure ...

GWC Capital

Civil/Mining Engineer

Lindon, UT · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

This role integrates civil & mining engineering design applied to mining operations, mine planning, regulatory compliance, water resource considerations, and field-based problem solving to ensure ...

Parametrix

Senior Industrial Water Engineer

Mukilteo, WA · On-site

$140K - $200K/yr

Design and manage industrial water/wastewater projects, including plans, specifications, and ... technologies, and mining wastewater treatment and remediation. * Proficiency in engineering ...

Clyde Companies

Civil/Mining Engineer

Lindon, UT · On-site

This role integrates civil & mining engineering design applied to mining operations, mine planning, regulatory compliance, water resource considerations, and field-based problem solving to ensure ...

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How much do mining water engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for mining water engineer in the United States is $89,183.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Mining Water Engineer vs Mining Hydrologist?

AspectMining Water EngineerMining Hydrologist
CredentialsBachelor's in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Hydrogeology; often requires PE or similar certificationsBachelor's or Master's in Geology, Hydrology, or Environmental Science; may require professional licensure
Work EnvironmentMining sites, water treatment facilities, environmental departmentsField sites, research labs, environmental consulting firms
Industry UsageDesigning water management systems for mines, ensuring water supply and disposalStudying groundwater flow, assessing water resources, environmental impact analysis

Mining Water Engineers focus on designing and managing water systems within mining operations, ensuring water supply, treatment, and disposal. Mining Hydrologists analyze groundwater and surface water resources, assessing environmental impacts. While both roles involve water management, the engineer is more involved in practical system design, whereas the hydrologist emphasizes research and resource assessment.

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Infographic showing various Mining Water Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,183 per year, or $42.9 per hour.

Senior Professional Industrial Water Engineer, Mining

Greenwood Village, CO • On-site

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Environmental Quality Programs Administration • 1 - 5K employees
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$42.25 - $57.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Overview
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Professional Industrial Water Engineer to help grow our water and wastewater engineering practices. This individual will be based in our Denver, Colorado office with the opportunity for hybrid work at the discretion of the companyThis is a unique opportunity to work with and learn from leading experts with numerous business and professional contacts who are currently developing new process engineering opportunities. The selected individual will work with leading experts with numerous business and professional contacts who are currently developing mining opportunities throughout the project lifecycle, including initial exploration, mine development, operations, expansions, and closure. A key differentiator for Geosyntec is the ability to support mining clients on the entire water cycle, from supply and potential groundwater inflows to reuse, treatment, and discharge. In addition to mining, this individual will have opportunities to work in other industrial client sectors.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec's culture as you advance to this next stage of your career.
We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'd work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and development, and mentoring tasks.
Some of the key responsibilities for this client-facing position include:
  • Implementation of a personal business development plan to expand services and revenue with new and existing clients, in coordination with companywide business development plans.
  • Serve in the capacity of a Client Account Manager on selected accounts deemed critical to the water market or in support of the Mining HGA's CDI program.
  • Active participation in professional societies, conferences, and meetings that will increase the visibility of the firm to potential clients and recruits. Make contributions to the profession that will result in individual recognition as an industry leader.
  • Project management and oversight of technical issues/work products; budgeting and budget management; adherence to schedule, quality, health, safety protocols; client satisfaction; and profitability.
  • Recruiting, managing, and mentoring junior staff and mid-career engineers and scientists.
  • Reviewing and leading the preparation of technical documents, drawings, specifications, and proposals.
  • Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
  • At times, the position may also include fieldwork including contractor oversight and process troubleshooting tasks.
  • Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, chemical, or environmental preferred). (required)
  • Advanced degree (same as above). (preferred)
  • Professional registration (i.e., P.E.). (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications
  • At least 8 years (10+ years preferred) of progressive experience in the consulting industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
  • Demonstrated experience in industrial and municipal clients with water supply, water treatment, and water re-use projects. (required)
  • Demonstrated experience in mining projects (required)
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of Federal and State regulations. (required)
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
  • Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients and growing a practice that sustains a group of professional junior staff. (required)
  • Excellent leadership and detail-orientation skills. (required)
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
  • Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
  • Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
  • Valid U.S driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.
  • Minimum Salary: $123,235/year / Maximum Salary: $199,555/year (Denver, CO)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.
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