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INTERA Incorporated

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1974

💼 Consulting

⚡ Energy

Consulting • Energy

INTERA Incorporated is a USA-based, multi-national geoscience and engineering consulting firm founded in 1974. INTERA is a 6th-generation, 100% employee-owned company that advises governments and private clients on complex environmental and water-resource challenges using quantitative, risk-based approaches. Key services include nuclear waste isolation, water resources and supply, environmental and air sciences, coastal engineering, uncertainty analysis, emerging contaminants (PFAS), carbon storage, and resiliency. INTERA serves industries such as mining, water utilities, oil & gas, power and energy, government, brownfields, solid waste and manufacturing, focusing on high-consequence decisions for long-term environmental and engineering projects.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute strategies to expand INTERA’s mining services with a focus on Latin America and North America • Use your established industry relationships to build partnerships and secure high-impact projects • Guide advanced hyrogeochemical programs for waste rock, tailings, and water management for projects in any stage of the mining life cycle • Champion business development initiatives as directed by our Mining Business Development Director • Lead client engagement in the Americas across the mining sector with a focus on mine water resources/management, mine waste geochemistry, and permitting support • Direct multidisciplinary teams on projects ranging from planning to closure in mine waste characterization/management • Represent INTERA at conferences and other industry forums • Travel 2 to 3 times per quarter on average

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in hydrogeology, geology, civil/geological/mining engineering, or a related field with an emphasis on geochemistry, water chemistry, or mine hydrogeology • Broad technical knowledge base and experience in mine water supply/dewatering/management, environmental geochemistry, hydrogeology, and hydrology, across all phases of mining (PEA, PFS, FS, operation, and closure) • 20+ years of professional experience in mining hydrology, mine waste geochemistry, or related fields with increasing levels of responsibility in consulting or the mining industry • Proven track record of project delivery, budget management, technical leadership, mentoring, and business development • Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex science into actionable insights for clients and stakeholders • Experience, knowledge, and client contacts in the mining industry • Bilingual (Spanish/English) verbal and written communication skills

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee-only coverage • 401(k) plan with employer match and a Student Debt Retirement Savings Program • Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents • Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term coverage – paid 100% by the company • Paid holiday, at least 3 weeks of vacation per year, and sick time • Opportunities for stock ownership • Performance-based bonuses and award programs for technical paper publication and employee referrals • Career coaching instead of performance evaluations • Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society • Pet insurance, LegalShield, IDShield, and more