Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings & Dams Leader

Worley; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Health/Medical, Life, Dental & Vision

401K plan

Job summary

Worley Consulting, the specialist engineering arm of Worley, seeks a Principal Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings and Dams to lead technical delivery for complex mining facilities. Based in Denver or Phoenix, you will influence projects from pre-feasibility to construction and provide senior guidance across multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor staff, drive safety, quality and client satisfaction, and contribute to strategic pursuits while advancing geotechnical knowledge within the practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• P.E. licensure in the United States; registration in additional states as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical engineering delivery for mining tailings and dam projects.
• Serve as senior technical authority for tailings facilities and earth dams.
• Plan and oversee field investigations, rock testing and site characterization.
• Develop tailings strategies balancing safety, performance and cost.
• Lead project teams and manage scope, schedule and budget.
• Build relationships with clients through meetings and technical input.
• Support bids and proposals with engineering or cost estimates.
• Collaborate across Worley to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project leadership

Business development

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

P.E. licensure in the United States

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Worley Consulting, the specialist engineering arm of Worley, seeks a Principal Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings and Dams to lead technical delivery for complex mining facilities. Based in Denver or Phoenix, you will influence projects from pre-feasibility to construction and provide senior guidance across multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor staff, drive safety, quality and client satisfaction, and contribute to strategic pursuits while advancing geotechnical knowledge within the practice.