Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Tailings & Water Lead

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; New Mexico; On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer contribution/match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Freeport McMoRan Inc. is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer based in New Mexico. The role involves providing engineering support related to slope stability and managing multiple projects within the mining industry.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, possess strong knowledge in engineering principles, and demonstrate effective communication skills.

Benefits include competitive salary, medical coverage, 401(k) plan, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field and five years of experience, or a Master's degree and three years of experience.
• Knowledge of Civil, Geotechnical, and Hydrologic Engineering principles.
• Ability to demonstrate technical competence in design and operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical engineering support for design and construction.
• Supervise inspections, data management, and reporting.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure performance and improvements.

Skills

Technical competence in tailings storage

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of geotechnical data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Freeport McMoRan Inc. is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer based in New Mexico. The role involves providing engineering support related to slope stability and managing multiple projects within the mining industry.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, possess strong knowledge in engineering principles, and demonstrate effective communication skills.

Benefits include competitive salary, medical coverage, 401(k) plan, and more.