Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions has a career opportunity for a Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer with our Denver, CO Mining team. This individual will provide geotechnical engineering services and manage projects related to mining and civil/geotechnical projects in the U.S. and internationally. This individual will be Engineer of Record (EOR) for tailings storage facilities. Our ideal candidate enjoys technical work and the challenge of growing the business. Will support the West US and Latin America regions. This individual will report to our office in Denver CO. Depending on candidate location preference, this individual can be located anywhere in the US. Will travel occasionally.
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established engineering consulting firm that values its employee's enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. We offer a varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects. We would love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.
Key Responsibilities
Will provide civil/geotechnical engineering and project management and be responsible for delivering geotechnical and geologic projects to Wood's mining clients
Plan, supervise and lead civil/geotechnical investigations and design activities
Project management including scope, budget, schedule, and resource management
Managing and coordinating project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables
Perform and review geotechnical engineering analyses
Write technical reports and proposals
Recognize and initiate business development opportunities
Lead and/or assist with the coordination, development and production of proposals, SOQs and presentations
Will travel to project sites in the US and internationally - Approximately 15% overnight travel
Skills / Qualifications
BS and MS in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
Currently registered or immediately eligible for registration as a PE
18 years + experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably with mining projects
Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil mechanics
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Tailings Storage Facility and Heap Leach Facility design
Foundations
Earth dams and levees
Experience (or willing to take on this role) as EOR for tailings storage facilities is required for this position
Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
Motivated to develop business from new and existing clients
Demonstrated Project Management skills including scheduling and budgeting and the ability to lead, train and mentor junior staff
Demonstrated technical excellence in geotechnical engineering
Very good understanding of drilling methods, field investigations, and laboratory testing procedures
Excellent communication, leadership, mentoring, writing, interpersonal and presentation skills
Superior time management, planning and ability to interact with clients
Spanish language skills are not required, but are a plus
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in the US and internationally Approximately 15% overnight travel
Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
Company Overview
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.