Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Arcadis; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 112,640 - 168,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical and dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is searching for a Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership within the Mining Sector. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering. This role involves supporting business development, mentoring junior staff, and working on critical geotechnical projects.

The position allows for up to 25% travel and requires effective communication skills, along with expertise in technologies like Autodesk Civil 3D and ArcGIS Pro. Arcadis offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $112,640–$168,960.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Professional engineer (PE) license is preferred.
• Expertise in mine slope stability analysis and tailings dam design.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in geotechnical projects.
• Develop effective solutions for surface mining projects.
• Mentor mid-level and junior staff and support team performance.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Communication skills

Team leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering

Master’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

ArcGIS Pro

GeoStudio

FLAC

PLAXIS

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people in over 30 countries dedicated to improving quality of life.

Role Accountabilities

• Working as a key participant in our Mining Sector Team, providing technical leadership and contributing to critical projects.
• Applying geotechnical engineering principles to develop effective solutions for surface mining projects, including tailings facilities, open pits, and mine reclamation efforts.
• Performing geotechnical engineering reviews and providing key input on large‑scale, complex projects across the US and internationally.
• Mentoring and developing mid‑level and junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team environment.
• Supporting business development by identifying and pursuing growth opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Acting as or becoming the Engineer of Record on appropriate projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance.

This role provides a dynamic mix of feasibility studies, design, construction quality assurance, and client engagement, providing opportunities for professional growth and leadership within the mining sector. This position may involve up to 25% travel to client sites and meetings, both within North America. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Professional engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, and geotechnical modeling software (e.g., GeoStudio, FLAC, PLAXIS).
• Expertise in mine slope stability analysis, tailings dam design and siting, and soft‑ground mechanics.

Arcadis is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and provide a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), short‑term and long‑term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $112,640–$168,960. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.