Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Denver
About The Position
Knight Piésold is a reputable, well-established global consulting firm with 100 years of industry experience specializing in Mining, Environmental, Hydropower, and Water Resources. We believe in the 'One Team' approach, with everyone working together toward achieving a shared goal. Our engineers develop their skills through working on diverse projects, our knowledge-sharing culture, career mentoring program, and collaborating with top professionals in the industry. We offer unique opportunities to travel and take you on a career-enhancing experience and adventure. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic geotechnical engineering team and will direct and review the integration of technical activities and products related to geotechnical work, including planning and participating in geotechnical site investigation/laboratory testing programs and results interpretation, geotechnical analysis, detail design, technical support during construction, reporting, and communications. Projects will primarily be tailing dams but may include water dams, heap leach pads, mine waste rock dumps, heavily loaded structural foundations, and other earthworks, mining, and renewable energy facilities.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in geotechnical engineering
- 10 + years of experience in design and construction of mining and/or tailings facilities
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)
- Proficiency in MS Office and slope stability programs (e.g., GeoStudio and/or RocScience) required.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with gINT, FLAC or PLAXIS and other latest geotechnical design software strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Civil 3D is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Direct and review the integration of technical activities and products related to geotechnical work.
- Plan and participate in geotechnical site investigation/laboratory testing programs and results interpretation.
- Perform geotechnical analysis and designs of project components including excavations, dams, foundations, fluid or mine waste impoundments, spillways, pipeline or penstock anchorages.
- Develop clear and concise letters or reports to present complete work to clients or others.
- Provide technical review of study reports, drawings, and technical specifications.
- Review project information to determine the approach and work to be undertaken, budgeted, scheduled, and implemented.
- Mentor and develop less experienced staff in completing work tasks that meet both client and internal quality/efficiency expectations.
- Lead and demonstrate through responsible project management leadership.
- Emphasize teamwork and look for continuous improvement in all individual task and project work.
- Become the client liaison in all matters related to the project or the undertaking.
- Develop working relationships with client representatives and staff.
- Investigate, assess, and assist in securing assignments in the mining, water resources, and hydropower sectors.
- Provide knowledgeable contributions to the company’s overall marketing strategy.
Benefits
- 401(k) / Roth 401(k) / Employer matching
- Health insurance – including Prescription drugs
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account (health and dependent care reimbursement)
- Health Savings account (HSA)
- Short and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Wellness and employee assistance programs
- Flexible work schedule
- Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
- Professional development assistance
- Employee referral bonus
- Transit benefit program
- Discretionary annual bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
