Principal Mining Geotechnical Engineer

Parsons Corporation

Remote
$134,100.00 - $241,400.00 py
Remote
Geotechnical site investigations for mining projects
Design and/or operation of tailings storage facilities
Heap leach pads and waste rock storage facilities
Parsons Corporation is seeking a Principal Mining Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership in mine geotechnics, focusing on projects in the U.S. and Canada. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, particularly in mining applications, and will play a key role in business development and client engagement

Job Summary

  • Provide technical direction and leadership for mining geotechnical projects, including facility design, mine operations support, reclamation, and closure activities.
  • Promote Parsons’ mining geotechnical capabilities and contribute to the strategic growth of our global mining business.
  • Champion a strong safety culture and implement behavior-based safety practices to achieve incident-free performance.

Matching Summary

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Parsons Corporation is seeking a Principal Mining Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership in mine geotechnics, focusing on projects in the U.S. and Canada. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, particularly in mining applications, and will play a key role in business development and client engagement.

Salary

$134,100.00 - $241,400.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Geotechnical site investigations for mining projects
  • Design and/or operation of tailings storage facilities
  • Heap leach pads and waste rock storage facilities
  • Slope stability and seepage analyses
  • 3D design software for mine earth structures

Nice-to-have

  • Strong safety culture
  • Client engagement and relationship building
  • Business development and strategic growth

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering
  • Experience with complex and unique mine sites
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Willingness to travel to remote mine sites

Work Rights

Not specified

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