Area Lead - Civil & Geotechnical Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

 

Role Title:

Area Lead – Civil & Geotechnical Engineering

Reports to:

Engineering Director

Job Type:

Full-time Regular

Location:

Tucson, AZ

 

About Hudbay:

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru, and the United States.

Hudbay’s operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production. Hudbay’s growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.

The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities, and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives, and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Mission:

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Purpose of Role:

The Area Lead – Civil & Geotechnical Engineering is responsible for leading and coordinating all tailings facilities, civil, geotechnical, and earthworks engineering activities within the assigned project area. The role provides technical oversight, ensures design integration across disciplines, manages engineering consultants and contractors, and supports project execution from study through construction and commissioning using the integrated project delivery method.

The position acts as the Owner's technical representative for tailings facilities, civil and geotechnical matters and is accountable for ensuring designs are safe, practical, constructible, cost-effective, and aligned with project objectives, standards, and regulatory requirements.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Engineering Leadership

• Lead all tailings facilities, heavy civil and geotechnical engineering activities within the assigned project area.
• Establish engineering priorities, deliverables, and technical requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with project design criteria, applicable codes, standards, and permitting commitments.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering staff and consultants.
• Support development and maintenance of engineering execution plans and project procedures.

Civil Engineering Oversight

Oversee design and review of:

• Tailings facilities
• Site grading and drainage systems
• Plant and Site civil works
• Access roads and haul roads
• Foundations and structural interfaces
• Water management infrastructure
• Utility corridors and underground services
• Earthworks and mass grading activities
• Verifying civil designs support operations, maintenance, constructability, and long-term reliability.

Geotechnical Engineering Oversight

Lead review and approval of:

• Geotechnical investigations
• Foundation recommendations
• Slope stability assessments
• Ground improvement recommendations
• Earthworks specifications
• Seismic design parameters
• Excavation support systems

Coordinate geotechnical input for:

• Process plant facilities
• Tailings storage facilities
• Waste rock facilities
• Water management structures
• Mine infrastructure

Contractor and Consultant Management

• Manage engineering consultants and technical contractors responsible for civil and geotechnical design.
• Review contractor deliverables for quality, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor consultant performance against scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Facilitate technical workshops and design reviews.
• Resolve engineering issues and interface conflicts between contractors and disciplines.
• Support contract administration and technical evaluation of change requests.

Design Integration

Coordinate interfaces between:

• Process engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Structural engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Controls and automation
• Mining
• Tailings engineering
• Construction management

Ensure civil and geotechnical requirements are incorporated into multidisciplinary designs.

Participate in design reviews, model reviews, HAZOPs, constructability reviews, and risk assessments.

Construction Support

• Provide technical support during construction.
• Review field changes, technical queries, RFIs, and non-conformance reports.
• Support resolution of geotechnical and civil construction issues.
• Participate in inspections, site walks, and contractor coordination meetings.
• Monitor compliance with approved engineering designs and specifications.

Project Controls and Risk Management

• Support development of engineering budgets and schedules.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and opportunities.
• Monitor engineering progress and forecast completion of deliverables.
• Support management of project contingency and change control processes.
• Contribute to monthly project reporting and executive updates.

Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality

• Promote a strong safety culture and visible safety leadership.
• Ensure designs meet health, safety, environmental, and sustainability objectives.
• Participate in risk assessments and hazard identification activities.
• Support quality assurance and quality control programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

Education