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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit
Sahuarita, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/20/2026
Date: August 24, 2024

Location: Helvetia, Arizona

Company: Copper World, Inc.

Role Title

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Reports To

Senior Manager of Technical Services

Direct Reports

Yes

Job Type

Full-time, Regular

Location:

Sahuarita, Arizona

About Hudbay

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru, and the United States.

Hudbay’s operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production. Hudbay’s growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.

The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities, and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives, and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Mission

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations .

Purpose Of Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Technical Services, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer will assist with coordinating engineering and procurement improvement activities for different projects and technical support operations. The position will also oversee Mining designs, Mine plans, Mining facilities, and other earthworks related to the operation .

Role Accountabilities

The candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks using their professional expertise:

  • Participate in engineering feasibility studies to determine the required studies for mine-site facilities, capital and operating costs, and manpower needs.
  • Prepare technical reports (geotechnical reports/soil reports) to assist in the structural design for various projects.
  • Provide support in the design of geotechnical works, soil structures, and civil structures, including foundation design and pile design.
  • Assist in evaluating and interpreting data from geotechnical instrumentation and testing programs and offer design recommendations for structural foundations.
  • Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
  • Develop budgets for supervised areas, ensure adherence to budgets, oversee large capital projects, and manage external consultants and contractors.

Minimum Qualifications And Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Geological, Civil, or Geotechnical engineering.
  • 10 years of experience in mining and construction.
  • Exposure to geotechnical software (Slide, MinePlan, etc)
  • Advanced level of Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
  • Ability to work effectively, with limited supervision, with a diverse group of professionals in a collaborative working environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to confidently and communicate effectively at all levels within the company.

Preferred Qualification

  • Background in open-pit and mining projects.
  • Knowledge of budget and cost management.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Other Requirements

Physical - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for position.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.

Employees will be expected to drive a company vehicle, rental vehicle and/or his/her own vehicle in the course of performing their job. Employee must be able to perform the physical functions of operating a motor vehicle, including use of eyes, ears, arms, hands, legs, and feet. The use of company vehicles will include off-road driving and navigation. Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current, valid driver's license.

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity employer that offers a variety of medical and wellness benefits, 401(k), growth potential, and the opportunity to join the company at an exciting phase of the project. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted online at www.hudbayminerals.com under "Careers” and “United States Jobs”.

Why Hudbay?

  • At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.
  • We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include:
  • Annual performance bonuses
  • Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
  • Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
  • An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay.
  • Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.

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