Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is actively seeking a driven Geologic/minim Engineer to support on-going research and development efforts and develop new business in technologies for functional characterization of WMD facilities and their associated design.

Are you a geologic or mining engineer virtuoso with a passion for engineering the world? Join us as a Senior Engineer and become a key player in characterizing large-scale and small-scale industrial, commercial, and institutional projects. If you thrive on tackling complex challenges and driving innovation in reverse engineering tunneling construction processes, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Experience in tunneling and/or mining underground excavation methods and techniques including TBMs, SEM, or drill and blast is preferred. The Geologic/Mining engineer will be a member of our on-site team, who are recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems.

As a valued member of our team, the candidate will:

Innovative Design and Development: Characterization the structure of WMD facilities Conduct reverse engineering Engineer precise load calculations, system sizing, and performance predictions Create and refine detailed technical drawings and schematics Dynamic Project Management: Spearhead projects from vision to reality, delivering on time and within budget Collaborate seamlessly with project managers, architects, and contractors Present compelling project reports and updates to stakeholders Cutting-Edge System Analysis and Optimization: Dive deep into geologic engineering analysis to uncover fault exploitation opportunities Advance reverse engineering capabilities Inspiring Leadership and Development: Mentor and inspire junior engineers and technicians Foster a collaborative, innovative, and continuous learning environment Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies Work mostly on-site and will have extensive interaction with customers, clients, and other contractors.

Senior Mining Engineer Required Qualifications

US Citizenship Required Bachelor’s degree in Geologic Engineering, Mining Engineering or similar 10-12 years relevant work experience OR MS with 8-10 years of relevant work experience Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility Due to the work you will perform and interactions with the intelligence community and DoD programs, a TS/SCI security clearance is preferred, but a TS security clearance with SCI eligibility is accepted Ability to clearly express in writing technical analysis results Team player with excellent written and oral communication skills and a proactive attitude Ability to communicate highly technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences Relocation to Reston, VA

Senior Mining Engineer Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in Geologic Engineering, Mining Engineering or similar 10 years of experience in solving engineering/science problems Military or defense-related experience and an understanding of operational planning and functional defeat of hard targets and underground facilities Background or experience with Lidar collection and data processing and analysis

This offer is contingent upon contract award and in certain cases approval of your qualifications for the position by the Prime contractor and the government agency.

Who is ARA?

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,271 employee owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.

To find out more about what the Software Enterprise Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/