Arcadis

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Arcadis$112K — $168K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering
  • Minimum of 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Master's degree and PE license preferred
  • Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D and geotechnical modeling software

Responsibilities

  • Contribute technical leadership to Mining Sector Team projects
  • Develop solutions for surface mining, including tailings facilities and reclamation
  • Perform geotechnical reviews on large-scale projects globally
  • Mentor and develop mid-level and junior engineering staff
  • Identify business growth opportunities with clients
  • Serve as Engineer of Record on technical projects

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • Reward & recognition program
  • Optional wellbeing benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • 15 days of PTO plus nine paid holidays
Full Job Description
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 US 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, 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).

Qualifications & Experience:

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

Preferred:
  • Master's degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Professional engineer (PE) license.
  • 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.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. 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.

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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