Arcadis

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Arcadis$112K — $168K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Master's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering preferred.
  • Professional engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership within the Mining Sector Team.
  • Develop solutions for surface mining projects using geotechnical engineering principles.
  • Conduct geotechnical engineering reviews for large-scale projects internationally.
  • Mentor mid-level and junior staff for team development.
  • Identify and pursue business growth opportunities with clients.
  • Serve as Engineer of Record on relevant projects ensuring compliance.
  • Engage in feasibility studies, design, and construction quality assurance.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 401K retirement plan options.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Reward and recognition program.
  • Nine paid holidays each year.
  • 15 days of PTO accruing annually.
  • Optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
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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