Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Arcadis•Highlands Ranch, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join an established and growing multi-national mining engineering team. This role will provide technical leadership for projects across the United States (US), Canada, Chile, and other locations. The position offers flexibility through hybrid work arrangements and requires approximately 10% travel. The selected candidate will lead geotechnical engineering on surface mining projects, including tailings facilities and open pits, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in the U.S. and internationally to develop and deliver sustainable mining solutions. Project opportunities include mine reclamation engineering and other environmental projects such as sediment remediation and water dam design and evaluation. Work will involve geotechnical investigations, evaluations, feasibility studies, design, and construction quality assurance.

Requirements

B.S. degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or closely related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Minimum 15 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Mine tailings and water dam siting, design and evaluations
Mine high wall investigations and slope stability analysis
Direct and support Dam Safety Reviews
Geotechnical investigation, monitoring methods and techniques
Soft-ground mechanics and stabilization techniques
Strong written and verbal communication
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Post graduate degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or closely related field
Direct experience with geotechnical modeling software such as GeoStudio, RocScience, FLAC, PLAXIS, etc.
Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D, Arc Map, or similar geospatial software
Spanish language proficiency not a requirement but a plus to work with international teams

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to our Geotechnical Engineering community and Mining Sector Team through an understanding of technical principals and current and future market conditions which support Arcadis positioning for growth
Act as or become an Engineer of Record (EoR) on appropriate projects or have served as a Deputy EoR on mine projects
Supporting business development by identifying and pursuing growth opportunities with existing and new clients.
Use excellent communication skills to represent Arcadis to external teams and clients and to effectively engage Arcadis teams
Provide leadership to engineering project teams by defining project goals, constraints, and managing external inputs and apply sound decision making to deliver informed technical solutions
Perform geotechnical engineering reviews and provide key input on critical projects
Apply engineering principles and an understanding of mine operations to develop effective solutions to our clients’ biggest challenges