University of Arizona · 1 month ago
Senior Engineer, Research and Development, School of Mining Engineering and Mineral Resources
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $113K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Arizona is a leading educational institution, and they are seeking a Senior Engineer for their Geotechnical Center of Excellence. This role involves advancing applied geotechnical research and training programs, providing technical leadership, and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment.
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Responsibilities
Design and lead applied geotechnical research on highwall safety, slope monitoring, and thermal imaging systems
Lead and participate in field data collection programs, including instrument deployment, data acquisition, and analysis on active mine sites
Serve as primary author, internal reviewer, and/or lead contributor to peer-reviewed publications, conference papers, technical reports, abstracts, and presentations
Represent GCE research at industry and academic conferences and serve as a technical lead on project communications with stakeholders
Serve as technical lead for the development of new professional courses and ongoing technical lead for recurring courses on slope stability, monitoring technologies, and data analytics
Collaborate with subject-matter experts to develop and deliver engaging, industry-aligned learning content
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with industry members, technology providers, and academic partners
Represent GCE in external collaborations and contribute to strategic project planning with members and sponsors
Supervise and mentor graduate students, undergraduate research assistants, and junior R&D Engineers
Provide structured mentor ship in research methods, field deployment, data analysis, publication development, and professional communication
Assign work, review deliverables, monitor progress, and support skill development to build future technical competency and capacity within the Center
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Extensive knowledge of geotechnical principles, monitoring technologies, and data interpretation
Strong leadership and mentorship skills to develop junior staff and student engineers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to collaborate effectively across academia, government, and industry
Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and analytical rigor in solving complex geotechnical problems
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience in geotechnical fieldwork, data analysis, and communication
Experience in open-pit slope monitoring, highwall safety, or thermal/remote sensing applications
Demonstrated experience leading projects and mentoring technical staff
Experience with Python or similar programming languages is strongly preferred
Demonstrated record of technical writing and publication (peer-reviewed or industry) and experience presenting research findings to professional audiences
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance and disability programs
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
Retirement plans
Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
And more!
Company
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.9MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGoogle.orgNational Science Foundation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Chad Herzog
Associate Vice President, Arizona Arts
Lanita Collette
Acting CIO, Deputy CIO
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