Junior Geotechnical / Tailings Engineer, Minerals & Metals
About The Position
We are seeking a Junior level Geotechnical Engineer, Minerals & Metals to join our team in Denver, CO. Your role will involve collaborating as part of a multi-disciplinary team on the design of tailings dams, heap leach pads, and water storage facilities. You will participate in the preparation of geotechnical investigation programs, supervise site investigations and in-situ testing, coordinate laboratory geotechnical testing programs, and prepare factual reports. Additionally, you will undertake geotechnical assessments using specialized software and analyze and prepare Geotechnical design recommendations and reports for various projects. You will also assist senior engineers with reporting and preparation of project proposals.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering.
- Knowledge of static and dynamic seismic slope stability analyses, flow and stress-strain software (e.g., GEOSLOPE GeoStudio software, FLAC, Plaxis, etc.)
- Fluency in English required.
- Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated capacity for teamwork within multidisciplinary engineering teams composed mainly of geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, and environmental specialists.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (MSc) in Geotechnical engineering or geological engineering is strongly preferred.
- Three to five years of professional civil-geotechnical consulting experience with a desire to obtain Professional Engineer licensure within 12 months is preferred.
- Spanish or French would be an asset.
- Experience in the mining industry with tailings or heap leach design or embankment dam design is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team on the design of tailings dams, heap leach pads, and water storage facilities.
- Participate in preparation of geotechnical investigation programs.
- Supervise site investigations and in-situ testing, coordinate laboratory geotechnical testing programs and preparation of factual reports.
- Undertake geotechnical assessments using specialized software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, PLAXIS etc.
- Analyze and prepare Geotechnical design recommendations and reports for projects related to foundation design, infrastructure, shoring, retaining walls, slope stability, design of dikes and dams, materials testing, and other geotechnical related projects.
- Assist senior engineers with reporting and preparation of project proposals.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
- employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
- employee stock purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- leaves of absences options
- flexible work options
- recognition and employee satisfaction programs
- employee assistance program
- voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
