Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

About the role

Working as a key participant in our Mining Sector Team, 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply geotechnical engineering principles to develop effective solutions for surface mining projects, including tailings facilities, open pits, and mine reclamation efforts.
• Perform geotechnical engineering reviews and provide key input on large-scale, complex projects across the US and internationally.
• Mentor and develop mid-level and junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Support business development by identifying and pursuing growth opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Act as or become the Engineer of Record on appropriate projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 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.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a closely related field (preferred).
• Professional engineer (PE) license (preferred).
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, and geotechnical modeling software (e.g., GeoStudio, FLAC, PLAXIS) (preferred).
• Expertise in mine slope stability analysis, tailings dam design and siting, and soft-ground mechanics (preferred).

Benefits

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

Pay

The salary range for this position is $112,640–$168,960. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.