Senior Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

Working as a key participant in our Mining Sector Team, you will provide technical leadership and contribute to critical projects. This role involves applying geotechnical engineering principles to develop effective solutions for surface mining projects, including tailings facilities, open pits, and mine reclamation efforts. You will perform geotechnical engineering reviews and provide key input on large-scale, complex projects across the US and internationally.

You will mentor and develop mid-level and junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment, and support business development by identifying and pursuing growth opportunities with existing and new clients. Acting as or becoming the Engineer of Record on appropriate projects, you will ensure technical excellence and compliance.

This role offers a dynamic mix of feasibility studies, design, construction quality assurance, and client engagement, providing opportunities for professional growth and leadership within the mining sector. Additionally, this 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and contribute to critical mining sector projects.
• Apply geotechnical engineering principles to surface mining projects, including tailings facilities, open pits, and mine reclamation.
• Perform geotechnical engineering reviews for large-scale, complex projects across the US and internationally.
• Mentor and develop mid-level and junior staff.
• Support business development by identifying and pursuing growth opportunities.
• Act as or become the Engineer of Record on projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance.

Requirements

• 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).
• Expertise in mine slope stability analysis, tailings dam design and siting, and soft-ground mechanics.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full-time and part-time positions, including:

• 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 of paid time off (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.