Mid to Senior Level Geotechnical Engineer
Wood PLC

Job Info

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Overview / Responsibilities

Role Overview

We have a career opportunity for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, to join our global mining team reporting to our Denver, CO office. The position is available at both Denver, CO and Chihuahua, Mexico offices. The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic mining team with clients in the US, Mexico, and South America.

Our ideal candidate has a geotechnical mining background. We are also open to individuals with a civil land development background or geological engineers interested in transitioning into this field.

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 30% overnight travel

Skills / Qualifications

• BS and MS in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Currently registered or immediately eligible for registration as a PE
• Candidate must be Registered as Professional Engineer in Mexico - (Cedula Profesional) this applies for our Chihuahua office.
• 5 to 10+ 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
• Demonstrated Project Management skills including scheduling and budgeting and the ability to lead, train and mentor junior staff
• Demonstrated technical excellence in geotechnical engineering
• Proficiency in MS Office and slope stability programs (e.g., GeoStudio and/or RocScience) required. Familiarity with gINT, FLAC or PLAXIS and other latest geotechnical design software strongly preferred. Knowledge of Civil 3D is an asset.
• 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English if located in Denver
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English if located in Chihuahua
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in the US and internationally Approximately 30% 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.

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