Senior Principal Engineer

  • Water Treatment Process (Mining Operations)
  • Hybrid, Arizona
  • Competitive Salary + Extensive Benefits Package

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior technical leader to join the water management solutions team of a leading international mining and metals company.

The Position:

The Senior Principal Engineer will advance sustainable water practices across our client’s mining operations, including:

  • Reducing freshwater use through innovative reuse, recycling, and recovery strategies, while minimizing environmental impact
  • Preparing and reviewing complex engineering deliverables, including process models, mass balances, and design documentation
  • Serving as a subject matter expert on large-scale water treatment projects and operational troubleshooting
  • Collaborating with site and project leaders to align engineering strategies with business goals 
  • Advising on applied research and testing to inform process design

The Candidate:

Applicants will need to demonstrate:

  • A minimum bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • At least ten years’ related engineering  experience including engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards
  • Advanced knowledge of process design for treatment of various industrial quality waters, municipal water and wastewater, and sea water
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to a diversely educated audience
  • Proficiency in MS Office including CoPilot and ability to manage complex projects. 
  • Ability and willingness to travel national and internationally, averaging 5 weeks per quarter

The Company:

Our client has a strong commitment to safety performance, environmental management and the communities where it operates. As a member of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), the company is committed to implementing ICMM’s mining principles, which serve as a best practice framework on sustainable development for the global mining and metals industry.

On top of a highly competitive basic salary, this role can offer excellent additional benefits including:

  • Medical / Dental / Vision Benefits
  • Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off & Sickness Leave
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Discounted Insurance Plans (auto, home, pet) 
  • Internal progression opportunities