Intermediate Geotechnical or Geological Engineer

BGC Engineering•Reno, NV

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 800 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources. Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as ‘One Team’, dedicated to solving the world’s most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has offices located across Canada, the United States, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia. Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a casual, dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees’ professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team. We believe in One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense and Clarity. BGC is seeking an intermediate level Geotechnical or Geological Engineer (or similar) with a fundamental understanding and interest in rock mechanics, and experience in geo-mechanical design for open pit slopes and/or underground development, waste rock storage facilities, and/or natural rock slope stability to join our team in Reno, Nevada. The suitable candidate should have the ability to work in multi-disciplined project teams across BGC’s various business sectors, with a focus on mining.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a similar degree
5+ years of progressive rock mechanics experience
Some consulting experience is an asset
PE registration in the US or the ability to obtain registration within 12 months of hire date
Strong analytical skills including numerical modelling experience
Ability to learn and adapt new software tools including in-house developed software and workflows
Strong skills in critical thinking, technical writing, and verbal communication
Leadership skills
Ability to mentor junior engineers and geoscientists
Valid driver's license, and ability to drive a field pickup truck
Current passport

Nice To Haves

Post graduate degree is desirable
3D geological and structural modeling software experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Working on projects related to geotechnical investigations, analyses, and design for proposed and operating open pit and/or underground mines
Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams across BGC’s business sectors, contributing geotechnical expertise to a variety of projects.
Performing rock mass characterization including interpretation of data collected from drillholes, surface mapping, laboratory testing, and other field data
Development of geotechnical models (3D geological and structural modeling software experience is a plus)
Performing empirical, analytical, and numerical stability analyses for open pit and underground rock mechanics assessments
Preparing technical documents related to your project work
Mentoring a team of junior geotechnical and geological engineers and geoscientists
Participating in proposal writing and project cost estimating
Traveling within the US and internationally for site visits and field work
Field work including: geotechnical core logging, hydrogeological subsurface testing, surface and face mapping, and instrumentation installation.