Knight Piesold USA · 4 days ago
Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Tucson
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKnight Piésold USA is a reputable global consulting firm with a strong history in the industry. The successful candidate will be part of a geotechnical engineering team, directing and reviewing technical activities related to geotechnical work, including site investigations, analysis, and design for various projects.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Direct and review the integration of technical activities and products related to geotechnical work, including planning and participating in geotechnical site investigation/laboratory testing programs and results interpretation, geotechnical analysis, detail design, technical support during construction, reporting, and communications
Direct field work programs associated with geotechnical site investigations
Interpret in-situ data from geotechnical site investigations and analyze data from laboratory testing to determine type, classification and geotechnical engineering characteristics of soils
Utilize the above information or information provided by others, perform geotechnical analysis and designs of, or make recommendations for, project components including excavations, dams, foundations, fluid or mine waste impoundments, spillways, pipeline or penstock anchorages
Develop or lead the development of clear and concise letters or reports to present the complete work to clients or others
Provide technical review of study reports, drawings and technical specifications
Review project information including source criteria, scope of work, procedures and requirements, diagrams and drawings, specifications and other client-produced documents, to determine the approach and work to be undertaken, budgeted, scheduled and implemented. This requires working with a single engineering or scientific discipline or multiple disciplines
Mentor and develop less experienced staff in completing work tasks that meet both client and internal quality/efficiency expectations. Lead and demonstrate through responsible project management leadership. Emphasize teamwork and look for continuous improvement in all individual task and project work
Become the client liaison in all matters related to the project or the undertaking. Develop working relationships with the client representatives and staff
Investigate, assess and assist in securing assignments in the mining, water resources and hydropower sectors. Provide knowledgeable contributions to the company’s overall marketing strategy
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in geotechnical engineering
10 + years of experience in design and construction of mining and/or tailings facilities
Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)
Proficiency in MS Office and slope stability programs (e.g., GeoStudio and/or RocScience) required
Familiarity with gINT, FLAC or PLAXIS and other latest geotechnical design software strongly preferred
Knowledge of Civil 3D is an asset
Benefits
401(k) / Roth 401(k) / Employer matching
Health insurance – including Prescription drugs
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending account (health and dependent care reimbursement)
Health Savings account (HSA)
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
Wellness and employee assistance programs
Flexible work schedule
Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
Professional development assistance
Employee referral bonus
Transit benefit program
Discretionary annual bonus program
Company
Knight Piesold USA
Knight Piésold USA was established in 1985 in Denver, CO and has become a leading consultancy providing engineering and environmental services in the mining and hydropower industries.
51-200 employees
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