Mining Geotechnical Lead

About the role

AECOM is looking for an experienced Mining Geotechnical Lead to join its team in Santiago de Chile. The role covers geotechnical field investigations, rock blasting observations, sampling, data review and analysis, and inspection of mining and heavy earthwork construction projects such as tailing dams, stockpiles, leaching operations, foundations, slopes and tunnels.

Key responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical field investigations, construction observation and rock blasting observations, collect samples, report daily field operations, review data, perform geotechnical analysis and write reports.
• Inspect mining and heavy earthwork projects including tailing dams, stockpiles, leaching operations, foundations, slopes and tunnels.
• Develop material properties for soil and rock and evaluate the stability of tailing dam slopes, stock piles and foundations.
• Prepare parts of technical proposals and reports for tailings, stockpiles, leaching operations, storm water facilities and regulatory permits, as well as simpler internal and external documents.
• Integrate geotechnical mining evaluation results into civil design through collaboration with structural, mechanical and electrical designs.
• Support construction from the field (design verification, quality checks, blasting, contractor engagement) and from the office by adapting designs to field conditions.
• Identify further work within existing projects or for existing clients, engage in regional projects with other offices and disciplines, and build trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Geological Engineering.
• 10+ years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
• English and Spanish proficiency.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or Mining Engineering, and 12+ years of mining/geotechnical project experience.

Required skills

• Use of geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, Plaxis, Settle3 and MathCAD.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (preferred).

What we offer

• Benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, employee assistance program, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs and a global team working on projects of varying scale.