Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Elko

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Elko

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• You will be joining a reputable, well-established global consulting firm with 100 years of industry experience that specialises in Mining, Environmental, Hydropower and Water Resources.
• We believe in the One Team approach, with everyone working together toward achieving a shared goal. Our engineers develop their skills through working on diverse projects, our knowledge‑sharing culture, career mentoring program and collaboration with top professionals in the industry.
• We offer unique opportunities to travel and take you on a career‑enhancing experience and adventure.

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic geotechnical engineering team and will direct and review the integration of technical activities and products related to geotechnical work, including planning and participating in geotechnical site investigation/laboratory testing programmes and results interpretation, geotechnical analysis, detail design, technical support during construction, reporting, and communications. Projects will primarily be tailing dams but may include water dams, heap leach pads, mine waste rock dumps, heavily loaded structural foundations and other earthworks, mining and renewable‑energy facilities.

• Intimately understand and work effectively in the field of geotechnical engineering.
• Direct field work programmes associated with geotechnical site investigations.
• Interpret in‑situ data from geotechnical site investigations and analyse data from laboratory testing to determine type, classification and geotechnical engineering characteristics of soils.
• Utilise the above information or information provided by others to perform geotechnical analysis and designs of, or make recommendations for, project components including excavations, dams, foundations, fluid or mine waste impoundments, spillways, pipeline or penstock anchorages.
• Develop or lead the development of clear and concise letters or reports to present the complete work to clients or others.
• Provide technical review of study reports, drawings and technical specifications.
• Review project information including source criteria, scope of work, procedures and requirements, diagrams and drawings, specifications and other client‑produced documents, to determine the approach and work to be undertaken, budgeted, scheduled and implemented. This requires working with a single engineering or scientific discipline or multiple disciplines.
• Mentor and develop less experienced staff in completing work tasks that meet both client and internal quality/efficiency expectations. Lead and demonstrate through responsible project management leadership. Emphasise teamwork and look for continuous improvement in all individual task and project work.
• Become the client liaison in all matters related to the project or the undertaking. Develop working relationships with the client representatives and staff.
• Investigate, assess and assist in securing assignments in the mining, water resources and hydropower sectors. Provide knowledgeable contributions to the company’s overall marketing strategy.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a specialisation in geotechnical engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in design and construction of mining and/or tailings facilities.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Proficiency in MS Office and slope stability programmes (e.g., Geo Studio and/or Roc Science) required. Familiarity with gINT, FLAC or PLAXIS and other latest geotechnical design software strongly preferred. Knowledge of Civil 3D is an asset.

Work will be in both office and field environment with travel to various outdoor sites determined by project needs. Adherence to safety standards including those of the firm, MSHA, OSHA is mandatory.

• 401(k) / Roth 401(k) / Employer matching
• Health insurance – including prescription drugs, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (health and dependent care reimbursement) and Health Savings account (HSA)
• Short and long‑term disability and life insurance
• Welln…