Senior Geotechnical Engineer 3

Haley & Aldrich; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their innovative team in Phoenix. This role offers an exciting opportunity to tackle meaningful challenges in the mining sector, focusing on project execution, client relationship management, and technical excellence. You will lead project teams, prepare detailed designs, and contribute to the development of junior staff. With a commitment to building resilient communities, this forward-thinking company provides a dynamic environment for professional growth and impactful work. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Competitive Compensation Plan

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 15+ years of consulting experience in mining and engineering evaluations.
• Professional registration (PE) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution to meet technical, quality, budgetary and scheduling requirements.
• Prepare designs for tailings storage facilities and mine components.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Attention to Detail

Technical Report Writing

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Master’s in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Industry Standard Software

Job description

Are you looking to make the world a better place? At Haley & Aldrich, you’ll tackle clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments – and, in turn, build stronger communities. You’ll work with teams of passionate colleagues, driven by a commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning.

As a company, we aim to build a world where communities go beyond resilience, embracing change as an opportunity to enhance safety, well-being, and quality of life. Join us to accelerate this vision and your professional development.

We are looking to add new talent to our growing team! We are currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer 3 to work within our mining sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group and company. This is a full-time or part-time position located in our Phoenix, AZ office or virtually within Arizona.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

• Lead project execution to meet technical, quality, budgetary and scheduling requirements.
• Direct projects from scoping through final deliverables.
• Prepare planning level and final designs for tailings storage facilities and mine components including stormwater designs, haul roads, leach pads, and mine closure plans including detailed design.
• Understand client needs and be able to develop strong client relationships.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary project teams and help develop junior staff team members.
• Work with and support technical leads on all aspects of affiliated projects to address client goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate very strong verbal communications and written skills including client deliverables.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering desirable but not required.
• 15+ years of professional services consulting experience that includes execution of feasibility, prefeasibility and/or trade-off studies and engineering evaluations, mine design from development planning to closure, and presentation of technical solutions in a variety of written and oral formats.
• Direct experience with mining and the mining industry required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage work on time and within budget.
• Professional registration (PE) required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be proficient at writing technical reports to meet scope and quality objectives and client expectations.
• Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in industry standard software.
• Strong organization skills and exceptional attention to detail is expected.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, flexibility, and willingness to take personal ownership of projects and see them through to completion are a must.

About Haley & Aldrich

Haley & Aldrich is committed to solving our clients’ most meaningful challenges in the built and natural environments. Our team of 1,000+ engineers and scientists across the United States draws inspiration from one mission: to work closely with clients as they navigate change to create safer, more robust places to live and work. Since our founding in 1957, organizations across the public and private sectors have relied on us for technical excellence and empathetic leadership that achieve results and secure a thriving tomorrow. Find us at haleyaldrich.com and LinkedIn.

Haley & Aldrich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age, disability, veteran, or any other legally protected status. We offer excellent career growth, a highly competitive total compensation plan, and a solid benefits package. Interested candidates should apply on our Careers page.