Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Mining & Dams)

Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Mining & Dams) Location: Arizona, USA Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits As a specialist infrastructure recruiter, I am working in partnership with a leading international engineering consultancy to appoint a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for their Colorado office. This opportunity sits within a high-performing geotechnical team delivering technically complex mining, tailings, water resources, and renewable energy infrastructure projects across North America. The OpportunityOur client is recognised for delivering rigorous, technically sound solutions across major earthworks and water-retaining infrastructure programmes. Due to sustained growth within mining and tailings portfolios, they are seeking an experienced geotechnical professional capable of leading investigations, executing advanced analyses, and supporting projects through design and construction. The core project focus will be tailings storage facilities, with additional exposure to: Water dams and hydraulic structures Heap leach pads Mine waste rock dumps Heavily loaded structural foundations Renewable energy and hydropower-related earthworks This role combines technical leadership, project coordination, client interface responsibilities, and mentorship of junior engineers. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate geotechnical site investigations and laboratory testing programmes Direct and manage fieldwork activities Interpret in-situ testing data and laboratory results to define soil and rock parameters Perform geotechnical analyses including slope stability, seepage, settlement, and foundation design Develop design recommendations for dams, impoundments, excavations, foundations, pipelines, spillways, and penstock anchorages Prepare and review clear, accurate technical reports, drawings, and specifications Review project documentation to define technical scope, budgets, and schedules Provide construction-phase technical support Act as primary technical liaison with clients Mentor junior staff and uphold quality and delivery standards Contribute to business development and proposal support across mining, hydropower, and water sectors Candidate ProfileMaster's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical specialisation) Minimum 10 years' experience in the design and construction of mining and/or tailings facilities Professional Engineer (PE) registration Strong applied understanding of geotechnical engineering principles Required technical capability: MS Office Slope stability software (GeoStudio and/or RocScience) Work EnvironmentThe role involves a combination of office-based engineering and field-based site work. Travel to project sites will be required. Compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental standards is mandatory. Compensation & BenefitsBase salary range: $130,000 - $180,000 per annum, dependent on experience and technical capability. Discretionary annual bonus programme. Comprehensive benefits package includes: Employer-supported retirement plans Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health savings and flexible spending accounts Short- and long-term disability coverage Life insurance Wellness and employee assistance programmes Flexible working arrangements Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays) Professional development support Employee referral incentives Transportation benefits For experienced geotechnical professionals seeking a technically robust role within a respected engineering consultancy, confidential discussions are welcome. ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.