Category: Geotechnical/Civil

Jobs: Tetra Tech

Environmental Professional I (Groundwater Monitoring)

https://tetratech.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/environmental-professional-i-groundwater-monitoring-los-alamos-nm-49612

Entry Level Civil/Environmental Engineer (Environmental Consulting: Remediation, and Solid Waste Design)

https://tetratech.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/entry-level-civil-environmental-engineer-environmental-consulting-remediation-and-solid-waste-design-%E2%80%93-naperville-il-50418

Field Geologist

https://tetratech.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/field-geologist-orlando-48816

Graduate Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

https://tetratech.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/graduate-civil-geotechnical-engineer-50452

Many of these positions have multiple listings/locations

Jobs: SME

Geotechnical Engineer (Multiple Locations/Postings)

https://smeusa.rec.pro.ukg.net/SOI1000SOIL/JobBoard/d64a972c-1fa6-44dd-9d67-72c07dd8c7d9/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=94d00592-83e6-4bdc-9644-85026ecc8fce

Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist (Multiple Locations/Postings)

https://smeusa.rec.pro.ukg.net/SOI1000SOIL/JobBoard/d64a972c-1fa6-44dd-9d67-72c07dd8c7d9/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=3a0d1f13-05cb-4c4f-a637-13228bb2c6d3

Job: Mining Geotechnical Engineer

https://jobs.arcadis.com/careers?query=mine&domain=arcadis.com

Job ID

32289

Date Posted

2025-08-15


Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a highly motivated Mining Geotechnical Engineer, with strong written and verbal skills, to join our established and growing multi-national Mining Engineering Team. In this role, you will provide technical support for mining-related projects across the United States (US), Canada, Chile, and other global locations while helping to support business development initiatives. This position can report to any of our U.S. offices and offers flexibility through remote or hybrid work arrangements.

As a Mining Geotechnical Engineer, you will sit within the Mining Engineering Team, contributing to innovative technical solutions and high-quality engineering designs. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Arcadis’ Resilience GBA (Global Business Area), focusing on sustainable mining solutions that drive environmental and operational improvements. 

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 strategic 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 4 years of geotechnical engineering experience.

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a closely related field.
  • OSHA HAZWOPER, MSHA training certification, and 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 soft-ground mechanics.

Closed Job: Carlin – Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer I or II

https://jobs.barrick.com/#en/sites/CX_1001/job/229455/?lastSelectedFacet=CATEGORIES&selectedCategoriesFacet=300000009396748

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer I or II to join our team. The successful candidate will review and manage slope stability data collection and analysis of geologic structure, blast design, and slope monitoring.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities:

Review and manage slope stability data collection and analysis of geologic structure, blast design, and slope monitoring
Inspection and communication of pit and dump inspection results
Clear and concise communication of geotechnical information to site personnel
Proactive improvement of processes related to slope monitoring and slope design
Understand use of surface stability and geologic modeling software programs
Understanding of 3-D geologic model inputs and development, and impacts on slope stability
Must be able to work in a team environment
Ability to work safely and recognize hazards
Other duties as assigned
Qalifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering or related field preferred
0 – 3 years hands-on geotechnical experience at an active open pit mine site preferred
Knowledge of open pit mining principles
What We Can Offer You

A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job: Geotechnical Engineer/Civil Engineer Job

https://app.loxo.co/job/MzA3Mi02eXc0cWFybGowcHJrM2Nh

Position Summary

We are seeking a Staff Level Geotechnical Engineers for our Mining Design & Technical Services group based in Denver, Colorado. This entry-level position would support ongoing mining services for tailings and heap leach projects within the USA as well as in international locations. The selected candidate would become part of a small geotechnical technical services group and support project-related work. Additional professional experiences and project support would include geotechnical site assessments and associated field services, development of soil and foundation recommendations for surface infrastructure, dam breach evaluations, and stability and deformation analyses, among other work. The position is meant to be dynamic, working across multiple design teams (civil, hydrogeological, etc.) and a variety of tasks. The professional development of the successful candidate will be promoted with the goal of transitioning additional responsibilities to the candidate in the future.

This position requires superior written and verbal communication skills to interface with staff personnel, clients, and vendors effectively. An employee in this position is expected to work as a member of diverse project teams and accomplish specific tasks in a fast-paced environment.

  Position Responsibilities

· Support ongoing EOR services for tailings and heap leach projects within the USA as well as international locations. 

· Report directly to an existing EOR and quickly become integrated into future design work, as well as systematic monitoring and surveillance activities. 

· Complete geotechnical site assessments and associated field services for the development of mining infrastructure.

· Support initial and ongoing material characterization activities, including gathering field data, designing and overseeing laboratory programs, interpreting laboratory data, and developing appropriate constitutive models.

· Perform stability and deformation analyses for the mining infrastructure, including tailings storage facilities and heap leach pads.

· Develop soil and foundation recommendations for surface infrastructure.

· Assist with tailings dam breach evaluations.

· Work with and provide training to junior engineers. 

· Assist with generating design drawings using Autodesk Civil 3D. 

Requirements:

· Education: Master of Science (preferred); Bachelor of Science (considered). Civil Engineering degrees from ABET-accredited universities are preferred. Alternative degrees (e.g., Geologic Engineering, Mining Engineering) will be considered based on relevant coursework.

· Professional Experience: 0+ for Entry-Level.

· Computer Software: Significant experience with MS Office Suite. Some experience using standard geotechnical design software (Rocscience, GeoStudios, etc.); numerical modeling experience is advantageous; and basic understanding of Autodesk Civil 3D.

· Geotechnical Laboratory: Proficient with standard material testing and index tests. 

· Required Registrations / Professional Development: Successful completion of FE Exam.

· Travel: Must have the ability to travel in the U.S. and internationally to support field programs.

· Physical Demands: The position may require sitting for extended periods of time, extended hours working on a computer, and lifting up to 30 pounds. Field assignments are located in a variety of climactic conditions and may require standing, squatting, bending, the use of machinery, and a variety of standard geotechnical tools.

· Technical writing: Proficiency in technical writing is expected.

· Other (Project Level): Working knowledge of geotechnical monitoring instrumentation; various geotechnical tools for subsurface assessments (drilling methods; CPT; geophysics, etc.); numerical modeling methods and software.