Geotechnical Engineer (Tailings)

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Tailings & Mine Waste team in Madrid, Spain. The role focuses on supporting tailings and mine waste management projects, ensuring facilities meet evolving ESG standards and regulatory guidance.

You will work across geotechnical, hydrogeology, and civil disciplines and travel to client sites as needed. The successful candidate will have 4–8 years of consultancy experience, strong geotechnical software skills, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering is required.
• Advanced degree is preferred.
• Professional registration is desirable.
• 4–8 years in engineering consultancy is required.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software and numerical modeling is essential.
• Good writing and communication skills are required.
• Willingness to travel and work on site may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Civil/Geotechnical/Tailings dam design.
• Geotechnical analyses using various software packages.
• Understanding of tailing deposition modelling (Muk3D).
• Geotechnical and environmental site characterisation.
• Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems.
• Task management and proposal preparation support.
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering software

Numerical modeling tools

GIS/CAD/Tailings modelling

Writing and communication

Travel readiness

Experience in consulting

Driving license (Spain)

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering

Advanced degree in civil or geotechnical engineering

Professional registration

Tools

QGIS

12d

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Muk3D

Job description

Overview

Geosyntec is internationally recognised for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional level of customer service. Our ambition is to help our clients succeed by delivering solutions that add value to their business in the fields of environment, natural resources, and infrastructure. Geosyntec was founded in 1983 and has an employee ownership structure. We have more than 3,000 highly qualified consultants across our 116 offices worldwide.

Our mining team continues to grow in Europe, and we are now seeking aGeotechnical Engineer to join our network of Tailings & Mine Waste experts in Madrid, Spain.

Our projects include:

• Mine waste and tailings management studies
• Tailings storage facility design
• Mine site civil infrastructure design
• Mine closure planning and design
• Dam safety reviews and audits
• Geotechnical investigations, assessments and analysis to support the above.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This role focuses on supporting our client’s tailings and mine waste management teams to ensure that their facilities are safe. Compliance with the latest standards (which are evolving) is critical for mining companies to demonstrate their commitment to ESG and for the Social License to Operate. This role forms part of our team to provide the technical and operational support for Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs).

As a Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer, this role requires the application of the tasks listed below (geotechnical engineer), but also an expanding knowledge of all elements and disciplines required to design these facilities, such as hydrogeology, process, geochemistry, water, civil engineering and social engagement.

Some of the key responsibilitiesmay include:

• Civil/Geotechnical/Tailings dam design;
• Geotechnical analyses using various software packages;
• Understanding of tailing deposition modelling (Muk3D)
• Geotechnical and environmental site characterisation;
• Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems;
• Task management and proposal preparation support;
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, or a related field of study. (required)
• Advanced degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, or a related field of study. (preferred)
• Professional registration (desirable but not essential)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 4-8 years of experience in engineering consultancy, or an equivalent combination of experience and qualifications (required)
• Knowledge of relevant geotechnical engineering software. (required)
• Knowledge of numerical modeling tools. (preferred)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Experience in GIS, CAD or Tailings Modelling software (i.e. QGIS, 12d, AutoCAD, Civil3D, or Muk3D) (desirable)
• Familiarity with dam safety guidelines including ANCOLD, GISTM, CDA and WA-DMR (desirable)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Field work and overnight travel may be required.
• Valid Spanish driving license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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