Early Career Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist

RESPEC•Rapid City, SD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

RESPEC seeks an Early Career Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist for our Rapid City, SD location. The Early Career Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist will support senior-level engineers and geologists in executing a variety of geotechnical projects within open-pit mining. This role requires a working knowledge of engineering and geology principles, and the ability to manage and deliver on multiple projects simultaneously. Typical project roles and responsibilities include: Field work, including geotechnical core logging, face mapping, downhole geophysical logging, and installation of instrumentation and monitoring equipment Preparation and analysis of analytical and numerical slope stability models Joint set and shear zone characterization and kinematic analysis Rock and soil materials characterization and laboratory test planning Evaluation and analysis of instrumentation and monitoring data General support of open-pit geotechnical projects of all types

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering geology, geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, or a closely related discipline
0 - 5 years of experience that includes fieldwork
Strong interest and technical background in mine geotechnics, rock mass characterization, kinematic analysis, slope stability modeling, field investigations, and instrumentation and monitoring
Desire to build foundational field and analysis skills and be mentored by experienced professionals
Desire to travel and ability to conduct field investigations in remote locations
Working knowledge of geotechnical field investigation and instrumentation and monitoring methods
Working knowledge of rock mass characterization and slope stability analysis methods
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel

Nice To Haves

Experience performing rock mass characterization, geotechnical core logging, technical proficiency in open pit mine planning and stability modeling software, and mine operations experience

Responsibilities

Field work, including geotechnical core logging, face mapping, downhole geophysical logging, and installation of instrumentation and monitoring equipment
Preparation and analysis of analytical and numerical slope stability models
Joint set and shear zone characterization and kinematic analysis
Rock and soil materials characterization and laboratory test planning
Evaluation and analysis of instrumentation and monitoring data
General support of open-pit geotechnical projects of all types