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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

at AECOM

📍 Salt Lake City, UT Unknown Posted March 21, 2026
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 6+ years
Education BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related field
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

AECOM seeks a senior geotechnical engineer to lead design, investigation, and analysis of mine tailings storage facilities and heavy civil infrastructure projects. The role involves project leadership, geotechnical evaluations, and client interaction.

  • Lead geotechnical design
  • Manage investigations
  • Conduct analysis
  • Oversee construction monitoring
  • Provide client solutions

The role involves geotechnical design, investigation, and evaluation of tailings and soil materials, utilizing software for stability and liquefaction analysis, with a focus on safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate is a senior geotechnical engineer with over 6 years of experience in mine tailings and geotechnical design, with strong project management and leadership skills. They should have a background in civil engineering and experience with geotechnical evaluations of tailings facilities.

BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related6+ years relevant experiencegeotechnical designproject managementtailings storage
Master's or PhD in Civil Engineeringexperience with geotechnical evaluations of tailingssoftware proficiency
PSHA analysissoil and material characterizationliquefaction analysisseepage analysisslope stability analysis
mine tailingsgeotechnical designinvestigationanalysisconstruction monitoringtailings storagerock mechanicsproject management
mine tailings storagegeotechnical designinvestigationanalysisconstruction monitoringtailings facilitiesrock mechanicsproject managementdesignevaluationsoftware evaluations
leadershipclient communicationmentoringteam managementproblem-solving
Industry Mining & Heavy Civil Infrastructure
Job Function Lead geotechnical engineering projects for mining infrastructure and tailings facilities
Role Subtype Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Tech Domains PSHA analysis, soil and material characterization, liquefaction analysis, seepage analysis, slope stability analysis
mine tailingsgeotechnical designinvestigationanalysisconstruction monitoringtailings storagerock mechanicsproject managementsoil stabilityliquefactionseepageslope stabilitygeotechnical evaluationtailings facilitiesgeotechnical softwarecivil engineeringgeotechnical engineerproject leadershipheavy civil

Less than 6 years of experience, No civil engineering degree, Lack of experience with tailings or geotechnical design, Inability to lead projects

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