Top 36 geological engineer Jobs in washington state

Senior Engineer, Tailings and Closure
Teck —Washington State
- $101,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Staff Geophysicist
Rangefront Mining Services —Spokane, WA
- Contract
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Travel reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Early Career Geologist
WSP —Redmond, WA
- $53,000 - $83,160 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Senior Materials Scientist or Engineer
Interlune —Seattle, WA
- $125,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Mechanical Engineer
Interlune —Seattle, WA
- $110,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Associate Geologist
WSP —Redmond, WA
- $63,700 - $96,580 a year
- Up to 50% travel
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Lunar Surface Systems Engineer
Interlune —Seattle, WA
- $125,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Lead Lunar Environments Scientist
Interlune —Seattle, WA
- $125,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- System design
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Geologist (Entry-Level)
Shannon & Wilson Inc —Seattle, WA
- $30.00 - $36.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- CAD
- Bachelor of Science
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
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Senior Systems Engineer
Interlune —Seattle, WA
- $125,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- 3 years
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Lunar Environment Modeling and Simulation Scientist
Interlune —Seattle, WA
- $110,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Project Civil Engineer
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC —Spokane Valley, WA
- $159,900 - $208,900 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
8d
Lunar Surface Test Engineer
Interlune —Seattle, WA
- $110,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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14d
Civil Design Engineer
Quanta Services —Spokane Valley, WA
- $159,900 - $208,900 a year
- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
4d
Electrical Engineer
Interlune —Seattle, WA
- $125,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Design Engineer - Structural
Quanta Services —Spokane Valley, WA
- $117,500 - $147,900 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
4d
Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Ph.D. or M.S.)
Exponent Inc. —Bellevue, WA
- $114,000 - $140,000 a year
- Email
- Office
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- 401(k)
Civil Design Engineer
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC —Spokane Valley, WA
- $159,900 - $208,900 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
8d
Environmental Consultant – Mid/Senior Level – Sediment Remediation (Hybrid)
Barr Engineering —Seattle, WA
- $115,000 - $155,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Engineering
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Rock Mechanics Leader (Senior-Level)
Shannon & Wilson Inc —Seattle, WA
- $145,000 - $180,000 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Bachelor of Science
- Free parking
- Profit sharing

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Senior Engineer, Tailings and Closure

Teck -
Washington State

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Job Details

Full-time
$101,000 - $125,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Analysis skills
Senior level
Leadership
10 years

Full Job Description

Location: Spokane
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Role Overview

Reporting to TAI’s Manager, Dormant Properties, the Senior Engineer, Tailings & Closure is responsible for acting as the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE) for facilities across the U.S. portfolio. This includes primary responsibility for both closed and actively transitioning tailings facilities at the Pend Oreille Mine, located in northeast Washington (WA).

The successful candidate will bring strong field and analytical skills, demonstrating the capacity to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Taking initiative, proactively anticipating needs, and handling challenging priorities effectively.

Based in Spokane, WA, this position requires periodic travel to sites, with an expectation of on-site presence at the Pend Oreille Mine.

Key Responsibilities

Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
Act as the RTFE for tailings facilities across the U.S. portfolio, with primary responsibility for Pend Oreille Mine facilities, ensuring dam safety, structural integrity, and alignment with closure objectives.
Lead and influence the development, evaluation, and implementation of tailings closure design strategies for the Pend Oreille Mine, including closure-aligned dam safety management approaches, surveillance evolution, water management considerations, and long-term performance objectives.
Provide geotechnical and geoenvironmental technical leadership for tailings and water-retaining structures, including support for investigations, construction, instrumentation, monitoring programs, and other closure-related field activities.
Lead and participate in dam safety inspections, reviews, Independent Tailings Review Board engagements, and internal governance reviews, ensuring findings inform closure decisions, prioritization, and future programs.
Evaluate and prioritize recommendations from inspections, reviews, and audits, driving implementation and integrating outcomes into closure planning, capital prioritization, and long-term stewardship strategies.
Ensure Operation, Maintenance, and Surveillance (OMS) documentation and training programs are suitable and appropriate for closure-stage and closed tailings facilities.
Support the management of closed tailings facilities across the U.S. dormant property portfolio, ensuring alignment with regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
Prepare technical, regulatory, and internal reports and maintain clear, detailed communication with the Accountable Executive and relevant interested parties.
Provide rigorous contractor and consultant management, including scope development, budgeting, execution oversight, safety compliance, quality control, and critical review of technical deliverables related to investigations, designs, reviews, and construction support.
Lead the identification, assessment, and documentation of tailings and environmental risks across the U.S. dormant and closure portfolio, including maintenance of tailings-specific risk registers in accordance with Teck’s risk management standards.
Collaborate closely with internal teams across environment, water management, closure planning, regulatory affairs, operations support, and corporate tailings governance to ensure integrated and effective closure outcomes.
Remain current with industry best practices, evolving regulations, and new technologies related to tailings management, dam safety, closure engineering, and long-term surveillance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Environmental, Geological, or Mining Engineering, preferably with specialization in Geotechnical / Tailing Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Mine Closure. A master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field is regarded as an advantage and may be credited toward experience.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in geotechnical, tailings, environmental, or mining engineering, gained through a combination of operational roles, closure-focused work, consulting, regulatory compliance, and/or technical leadership.
Demonstrated experience supporting or leading tailings facilities transitioning from operation to closure, including involvement in closure design development, evaluation of alternatives, implementation planning, or execution-phase support.
Experience in geotechnical and geo-environmental data analysis, surveillance and monitoring systems (including remote and automated monitoring), dam safety inspections, geotechnical investigations (e.g. drilling and testing programs), and project management.
Proven experience working on complex or legacy tailings facilities where conditions, configurations, or historical data may be evolving or incomplete.
Demonstrated experience in leading external consultants and contractors, with a proven ability to identify and address deficiencies in a timely, constructive, and collaborative manner.
Strong understanding of tailings governance principles, dam safety management practices, and the role of RTFE within regulated and corporate governance frameworks.
Understanding of applicable U.S. federal and state regulatory requirements relevant to mine closure and tailings management, including OSHA, CERCLA, RCRA, and state environmental programs.
Experience working within Washington, Montana and Missouri State regulatory frameworks is considered an asset.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, or the ability to obtain certification.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the states of Washington, Montana, and Missouri or eligibility to register is preferred.
Valid driver’s licence.

Pay Range: USD $101,000 - $125,000 per year

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

This role offers a flexible benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for you and your eligible dependents
Long Term Disability insurance
Option to enroll in Teck’s 401(k) retirement plan
Minimum of 10 vacation days accrued per calendar year
12 paid sick days (one per month)
10 paid holidays per year

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

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Take the next step in your career by applying for the Senior Engineer, Tailings and Closure role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 53886 | Job Category: Engineering | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Spokane | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid

Work Location: On the road

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