Lead Civil & Structural Engineer Mining

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

Fluor is one of the world’s leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies, delivering innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions across the Mining & Metals, Energy Transition, Infrastructure, Advanced Technologies, and Industrial sectors. With a global team of experts and a commitment to technical excellence, Fluor partners with clients to design and deliver complex projects that shape industries and communities worldwide.

As a Lead Civil & Structural Engineer within Fluor’s Mining & Metals business line, you will drive engineering excellence, guide multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high‑quality civil and structural design solutions that meet project, regulatory, and client requirements.

Please Note :
This position is contingent upon contract award

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for all civil and structural engineering activities across mining projects, ensuring alignment with project scope, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of civil and structural engineers and designers to deliver high‑quality designs, drawings, specifications, and technical solutions.
• Ensure technical accuracy, integrity, constructability, and compliance of civil and structural engineering deliverables.

• Direct and manage interfaces between Civil & Structural Engineering and key project disciplines, including Process Engineering, Mechanical, Project Controls, Project Management, Procurement & Contracts, Construction, and client representatives.
• Facilitate effective communication, coordination, and timely resolution of cross‑disciplinary issues to support integrated project execution.

• Champion the use of Cost Competitive Execution (CCE) techniques to optimise civil and structural engineering processes and deliver cost‑efficient solutions.
• Drive value‑engineering initiatives to support efficiency, constructability, operability, and lifecycle performance of civil and structural systems.
• Promote innovative and sustainable design methodologies aligned with project and client objectives.

• Monitor performance against baseline budgets for man‑hours, materials, and deliverables.
• Implement effective change‑management practices and provide timely reporting on variances and progress.
• Maintain proactive communication with Engineering Department Managers related to design challenges, risks, and resource allocation.
• Ensure all civil and structural deliverables meet project specifications, internal quality standards, and relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.

• Accredited four (4)‑year degree or global equivalent in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience in civil and/or structural engineering within mining, heavy industrial, or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Recognised professional certification or registration in the applicable field (as required by location).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with management, colleagues, clients, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of applicable local, regional, and national codes, standards, and engineering regulations.
• High attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in time‑sensitive and dynamic environments.

• Demonstrated experience…