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Geotechnical Engineer

The Mosaic Company
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jul 2025

About the role

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America

At Mosaic We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs - Apply today and join our team!

Where will you work: Carlsbad, NM

Are you our next Geotechnical Engineer?

The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for providing tailings disposal and brine management technical support functions to Operations, Environmental, and Engineering teams. Responsible for coordination of maintenance activities, inspections, compliance, construction, and closure activities pertaining to TMA systems.

What will you do?

  • Provide technical support for day-to-day activities and on all aspects of the tailings system operations including tailings disposal activities and brine management to ensure compliance with regulations and permit conditions.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining short-term and long-term tailings disposal plans in support of operational decisions and capital planning. Support brine management strategy functions.
  • Coordinate geotechnical inspections, surveys, and monitoring programs to track operational progress, measure storage and process water inventories, and ensure performance and safety of stack systems. Report issues, coordinate recommendations, and track implementation of corrective actions.
  • Assist in developing, maintaining, and implementing operational management system elements for the gypsum stack system.
  • ​Support design and construction activities for tailings projects. Responsible for completing project tasks as assigned on a project-by-project basis

What do you need for this role?

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required (preferably in the following engineering disciplines: Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mining, etc.)

Engineer I

  • 0-2 years of co-op or internship engineering exp.

Engineer II

  • 2+ years of surface mining or heavy construction experience with exposure to environmental and safety compliance and stormwater management elements.

Engineer III

  • 4+ years of surface mining or heavy construction experience with exposure to environmental and safety compliance and stormwater management elements.

Engineer Sr

  • 8+ years of surface mining or heavy construction experience with exposure to environmental and safety compliance and stormwater management elements.

  • Experience in industrial operations or heavy construction experience with exposure to environmental and safety compliance elements preferred.
  • Project management experience preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering design drawings.
  • Ability to interface with all levels of management.

Benefits Offered by Mosaic

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401k company matching
  • Optional HSA plan with company match
  • 9/80 schedule

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