Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech invites you to consider a rewarding opportunity within our Lakewood, Colorado office as a Principal Mining/Geotechnical Consultant. In this role the successful candidate will work with geologists, civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and other professional engineers and scientists on tailings and heap leach design projects, dam safety reviews, design reviews, and stability assessments for heap leach and tailings facility development and closure. The successful candidate will function as project or program manager, managing technical scope, project schedule and budget and lease with client representatives. This role will also involve mentoring junior and mid-level staff.
Any candidates interested in this opportunity should apply by the December 10, 2025 deadline.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Essential Job Functions:
We are seeking an energetic individual interested in pursuing and supporting a variety of challenging projects. The successful candidate will work closely with other subject matter experts to assess and solve complex problems and develop engineering designs. Tasks will include, but won't be limited to:
Provide geotechnical solutions for dams, embankments, and earth structures.
Develop and/or review quality control/assurance specifications and documentation during engineering design projects and during field construction activities.
Conduct field observations, site visits, and exploration programs. Verify that work performed complies with contract requirements.
Provide analysis and design of corrective measures for major geotechnical challenges such as landslides, seepage, foundations, or land subsidence.
Prepare preliminary and detailed design drawings and specifications for engineering projects.
Act as subject matter expert in tailings Dam Safety Reviews.
Support tailings facility risk assessments.
Conduct GISTM compliance assessments.
Manage and prepare geotechnical and geologic field investigations, review field investigation boring logs and data and assigning project specific laboratory testing, conduct engineering analyses and design, foundation design, fill placement/ground modification design, seepage evaluation, slope stability and seismic analyses, and prepare, edit, and review geotechnical engineering reports and documents for a variety of applications.
Mentor junior staff members.
Some projects are located at international mine sites, as a result international travel to support these projects may be required.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Graduate of a 4-year accredited university in geology or geotechnical engineering.
>20 years of relevant experience.
PG or PE required.
Proficiency or solid working knowledge of computer modelling software such as GeoStudio, LPile, gINT, and FLAC.
Ability to travel in-state, out-of-state, and internationally and safely perform field work at remote sites required.
A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications:
MSHA certification preferred.
Spanish speaking is a plus.
PMP desirable.
GISTM governance.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to walk across variable terrain, including uneven ground, in all weather conditions (i.e. rain, snow, sun, cold weather, and hot weather).
Ability to work at a high altitude and within proximity to various field environments that can contain insects, arachnids, reptiles, mammals, plants, etc.
Ability to travel and perform field work/oversight (approx. < 25% of travel required).
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
This position will require the candidate to work in the office regularly with our team for the first 6 months to receive one-on-one training from other staff, form relationships with fellow employees with a range of backgrounds, and more fully and quickly intergrade into our team. After the first 6 months, this position may allow a flexible hybrid work setting and schedule to be worked out with your supervisor. This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company's discretion.
Occasional field work will include work to be performed outside, as a result may include occasional work in various environmental factors (weather, altitude, terrain, etc.). This can include remaining stationary for long periods of time, walking, lifting, bending, and sitting.
Office work will include prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer.
Additional Information:
Full-time, Monday through Friday work schedule (40 hours). Occasionally extended hours may be required based on project and/or client needs.
Work will be performed in an office and field setting.
Target salary range: $140,000 to $160,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
Additional Information
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