Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
Reporting to the Geotechnical Engineering Manager, the Geotechnical Engineer will assist with all aspects of geotechnical engineering, focusing on mine site rock storage facility engineering and mine pit geotechnical engineering. The role requires applying diversified engineering techniques to complex situations, ensuring practical solutions through engineering principles. Responsibilities include instrumentation monitoring and executing field programs to collect geotechnical site-specific data. All roles at NewRange serve as courageous safety leaders, fostering a proactive safety and sustainability culture based on health, safety, environment, and communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the mining and/or consulting industry.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or active progress toward obtaining licensure, through a recognized professional engineering organization.
- Significant experience in rock storage facilities design.
- Experience supporting Project Evaluation at the Scoping, Prefeasibility, Feasibility, and operational stages.
- Strong understanding of stability analysis and deformation modeling software, and application of risk-based decision-making principles.
- Solid knowledge of overall mining business, planning processes, and project development lifecycle.
- Ability to build and maintain strong communication networks with peers, Project Managers, General Manager, and Joint Venture partner representatives.
- Strong technical writing, presentation, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to shared project outcomes.
- Commitment to continual improvement in understanding of industry standards, community considerations, and professional discipline advancements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in rock mechanics design for open pit mining (slope stability), geotechnical monitoring systems, and tailings geotechnical design.
- Work experience in a setting similar to Northern Minnesota.
- Operational experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, oversight, and execution of geotechnical field programs supporting rock storage facilities, mine pits, and groundwater containment system design.
- Coordinate drilling, instrumentation installation, and field investigations to support engineering analyses and design inputs.
- Support and contribute to scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, and other mining project study phases.
- Integrate rock slope stability design, rock storage management concepts, and surface hydrology considerations into project design.
- Develop geotechnical engineering standards, monitoring plans, and performance criteria to assess and manage site risks.
- Assess, identify, and communicate geotechnical risks to project leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide technical interpretation of geotechnical data to inform engineering design, mine planning, and water management strategies.
- Manage project-related budgets associated with geotechnical programs and investigations.
- Assist in establishing and managing geotechnical consulting contracts, including scope development and performance oversight.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet operational needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
