Project Geotechnical Engineer - Mining

Overview

Join the team that builds communities at Mac Kay Sposito and Engineering Analytics, Inc. We are looking for a dedicated and relationship‑driven Project Geotechnical Engineer with a mining focus to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. The role requires travel for approximately 25% of the time and offers a comfortable and collaborative work environment, flexible work arrangement options, and opportunities to have a lasting impact.

• Support project management
• Perform analyses and prepare reports and drawings
• Help oversee junior staff
• Interface with clients
• Assist market sector lead with marketing and preparation of proposals and cost estimates as needed
• Assist on project work for other market sectors as needed
• Construction management activities

• B.S. in Civil Engineering and M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering
• New Mexico P.E. license required; P.E. in other Southwestern states a plus
• 15 years of experience in tailings impoundments, heap‑leach pads, waste rock piles, and mine reclamation
• Business development experience and/or interest in helping to drive client relationships and new work with existing and new clients

• Slope stability analyses
• Infiltration/Seepage analyses
• Deformation analyses
• Geo‑civil analyses and design

• Nimble learner and adapts well to change
• Emotional intelligence
• Maintains confidentiality
• Active listening skills
• Conflict resolution skills

• A people‑first culture dedicated to employees and their families
• An excellent reputation built over 50 years, with a strong foundation and reputation you can be proud to join
• Focus on community giving back through volunteer positions and a broad range of initiatives

At Mac Kay Sposito we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company and work with first‑rate technical skills while also being friendly, honest, and dedicated. We believe in constructive candor, building a positive, committed and supportive environment that challenges our people to be the best they can be.

Engineering Analytics, Inc. (EA), now part of Mac Kay Sposito, is a civil and environmental engineering firm with a strong reputation for solving complex infrastructure and remediation challenges. With offices in Fort Collins, Colorado;
Raton, New Mexico; and San Diego, California, EA brings deep expertise in site remediation, mining, water resources, municipal infrastructure, and energy‑related projects. EA will continue to operate under its established name during a transitional period as we work toward full integration with Mac Kay Sposito.

• Wage range: $125,000 – $165,000 per year, depending on experience
• Health (including HSA high‑deductible), dental, vision, FSA, and supplemental life insurance plans
• 100% company paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays
• Employee ownership offerings and annual profit‑sharing bonuses
• Company pays for expenses associated with licensure

Employment requires passing a pre‑employment background check and drug screen. As a federal contractor we participate in E‑Verify and are a proud Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Open until filled.