Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Conduct sophisticated numerical modeling analyses utilizing finite element, finite difference, discontinuum, dynamic, and coupled-process approaches.

• Formulate modeling strategies, underlying assumptions, calibration techniques, validation protocols, and quality-control benchmarks.

• Deliver numerical modeling insights to support engineering evaluations, risk assessments, and project decision-making.

• Enhance capabilities through innovation, automation, machine learning, and cutting-edge computational techniques.

• Build and maintain client relationships while identifying prospects for numerical modeling services.

• Broaden the numerical modeling project portfolio through business development, proposal assistance, and technical advisory support.

• Lead project teams from the proposal stage to the completion of final deliverables.

• Oversee project scope, budgets, timelines, resources, and communication with clients.

• Prepare and deliver technical reports and recommendations to teams, clients, regulators, and review committees.

• Guide engineers in numerical modeling practices and sound engineering judgment.

• Assist in staff professional growth through technical mentorship and knowledge sharing.

• Cultivate a collaborative technical environment that emphasizes innovation and continuous learning.

• Support feasibility studies, due diligence assessments, and mining project evaluations.

• Contribute to probabilistic and risk-based evaluations.

• Assess the impact of geotechnical and geomechanical risks on project economics, capital expenditures, operations, and asset valuation.

• Engage in risk workshops, failure mode analyses, and decision-support activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geomechanics, or a related field, along with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a proven equivalent of experience and/or education.

• A valid U.S. Driver’s License.

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geomechanics, or a related field (preferred).

• Proven track record of securing and winning consulting contracts.

• Demonstrated experience leading advanced numerical modeling projects for mining and civil infrastructure initiatives.

• Experience in managing complex technical projects.

• Proven experience in client-facing consulting roles.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proficiency in FLAC, FLAC3D, 3DEC, ABAQUS, PLAXIS, RS2, RS3, or equivalent numerical modeling software.

• Experience with static, dynamic, and seismic analysis.

• Familiarity with open pit, underground, and tailings projects from inception to operational phases.

• Knowledge of probabilistic methods, risk analysis, and uncertainty quantification.

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or the capability to obtain it.

• Established professional network within the mining and infrastructure industries.

• Attendance at an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office is mandatory as a condition of employment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings program.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development initiatives.

• Opportunities for enhancing technical expertise and leadership skills.

• Option for remote work arrangements.