Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Role accountabilities

• Working as a key participant in our Mining Sector Team, providing technical leadership and contributing to critical projects.
• Applying geotechnical engineering principles to develop effective solutions for surface mining projects, including tailings facilities, open pits, and mine reclamation efforts.
• Performing geotechnical engineering reviews and providing key input on large‑scale, complex projects across the U.S. and internationally.
• Mentoring and developing mid‑level and junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team environment.
• Supporting business development by identifying and pursuing growth opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Acting as or becoming the Engineer of Record on appropriate projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance.

This role provides a dynamic mix of feasibility studies, design, construction quality assurance, and client engagement, offering opportunities for professional growth and leadership within the mining sector. The position may involve up to 25% travel to client sites and meetings, both within North America.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with Autodesk Civil3D, ArcGISPro, and geotechnical modeling software (e.g., Geo Studio, FLAC, PLAXIS).
• Expertise in mine slope stability analysis, tailings dam design and siting, and soft‑ground mechanics.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) plan.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• AD&D life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward & recognition program.
• Optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days paid time off (PTO) that accrue per year.

Salary range: $97,600 – $146,400. Actual salaries will vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.