Civil Engineer I

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.  Apply Today!       Where You Will Work     In operation since 2007, Safford operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.    What You Will Do 
 Acquire knowledge of and recognize engineering principles related to site-wide water systems including hydrology, hydraulics, hydrogeology, water treatment plant(process) design, and general water quality for the purposes of quantifying water balance across process, mine, and stormwater areas. Assist operational areas with water data measurement/collection, Quality Assurance, instrument calibration verification, flowsheet mapping, updating operational rules, and performing standard computations/analysis for water accounting. Site-wide process water circuits are included (with focus on tailings storage facilities and leach stockpiles), as well as storm water and mine facilities. Acquire knowledge of Tailings, Crushed Leach, and Water Management System. Contribute through data collection and information gathering, task execution as directed by others, routine communication of scope changes. Assist with maintaining site-wide water simulation model. Incorporate water use scenarios that consider specific production plans and climate scenarios to quantify water balance performance. Perform other duties as required. What You Bring To Freeport 
 Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum. Knowledge of principles and practice of civil, geotechnical, hydrologic or water/waste water engineering or a related field of science or engineering. Proficient in MS Excel and Word, with knowledge of other MS Office software and engineering tools (CAD, analytical, mapping). Fluency in English Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to a diversely educated audience. Present a positive, professional image. Self-motivated, energetic, able to execute, and client-service oriented. Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety of yourself and others. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards. Preferred Qualifications 
 Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with Hydrologic, Hydraulic, Geotechnical or Water/Wastewater Engineering specialization Experience with metal mining design and/or operations, especially with tailings storage facilities(dams), water dams and/or crushed leach stockpiles Education/experience with water management, process design or water/waste water treatment. Able to research and analyze information and draw valid conclusions. Good interpersonal as well as written and oral communication skills with diverse teams of technical and non-technical staff. Be able to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure. Experience with related engineering software (AutoCAD), programming languages, GoldSim, ArcGIS.

You    The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently  $75,000-$104,000.  This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by