Lead Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

Lead Geotechnical Engineer role at Donlin Gold LLC. Donlin Gold is recruiting for a Lead Geotechnical Engineer for one of the world's largest undeveloped gold deposits. The project is led by Donlin Gold LLC, owned by affiliates of NOVAGOLD Resources and Paulson Advisers LLC. Donlin Gold aims to produce more than one million ounces of gold annually.

Location:

Anchorage, Alaska. Willingness to travel to support project needs, including site visits during construction. Post-offer background clearance, physical, and drug screening are required. Open until filled. Candidates must possess current authorization to work in the United States. Donlin Gold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note:

This description reflects the essential duties and requirements for the Lead Geotechnical Engineer and related project activities and is intended for applicants to apply for this role.

• Handling relevant assignments by coordinating with the professionals and technical teams allocated to the project.
• Preparing and drafting technical reports and calculation notes for geotechnical investigations, dam safety studies, post-construction behavior studies and monitoring, slope stability, geotechnical consulting services.
• Carrying out feasibility and preliminary design studies, detailed studies, geotechnical design, plans and quotes, and providing technical support throughout the works.
• Conducting geotechnical assessments focused on dam safety, including stability analyses, seepage assessments, and foundation evaluations.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to dam safety standards and guidelines.
• Leading dam safety review processes and contributing to risk assessments.
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff.
• Supervising contractors, engineers, and technicians.
• Interpreting and analyzing geotechnical data to establish engineering properties of materials and foundation recommendations.
• Completing geotechnical engineering analyses including seepage, slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, and rotational stiffness.
• Interacting with independent technical review boards.
• Willingness to travel to support project needs.
• Other related tasks required to ensure project success.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Geotechnical Engineering
• PE or eligible
• A minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience with dam safety evaluations, geotechnical risk assessments, and foundation analysis for hydraulic structures
• Leadership experience in technical management or subject matter expert capacity, with a track record of mentoring and guiding teams
• Broad knowledge of civil engineering design codes, standards, guidelines, and best practices for complex dam evaluation, design, and construction projects
• Experience with dam safety programs (e.g., FERC Part 12 or equivalent) or similar programs for U.S. agencies; familiarity with STIDs, PMP/PMF, EAPs, PFMA, DSSMPs, RIDM
• Facilitation experience with PFMA/FMEA
• Experience with probability and consequence analysis for qualitative risk assessments
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet creation

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering
• 20+ years’ relevant experience preferred
• Experience in tailings and water dam safety assessments and regulatory compliance
• Strong report-writing skills
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• Proficiency in Geo Studio software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with statistical or risk analysis software (e.g., @Risk or similar)
• Valid driver’s license

This position is based in the Anchorage office, and the selected candidate must be willing to travel to visit contractors and conduct site visits, especially during construction. Open until filled. Referrals and notifications about related roles may be available. North America-based candidates preferred.