Geotechnical Engineer: Tailings & Mine Waste in Madrid

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Madrid; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Madrid, Spain is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Tailings & Mine Waste team.

You will contribute to geotechnical analyses, design, and site investigations for mining projects, focusing on safety, ESG, and regulatory compliance. The role requires 2–5 years of consultancy experience, a civil or geotechnical engineering degree, and proficiency with geotechnical software, GIS/CAD tools, and modelling packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering is required.
• Advanced degree is preferred but not mandatory.
• Professional registration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support tailings and mine waste facilities design and analysis.
• Perform geotechnical analyses and modeling.
• Contribute to site characterisation and reporting.
• Develop and manage instrumentation monitoring systems.
• Prepare engineering reports and calculations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Technical writing

Communication

Travel readiness

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering

Advanced degree (preferred)

Professional registration (desirable)

Tools

QGIS

12d

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Muk3D

Job description

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Madrid, Spain is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Tailings & Mine Waste team.

You will contribute to geotechnical analyses, design, and site investigations for mining projects, focusing on safety, ESG, and regulatory compliance. The role requires 2–5 years of consultancy experience, a civil or geotechnical engineering degree, and proficiency with geotechnical software, GIS/CAD tools, and modelling packages.