Staff Engineer (Geotechnical, Geological or Mining) / Staff Geologist

Call & Nicholas, Inc.•Tucson, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Call & Nicholas is an internationally recognized geotechnical engineering firm based in Tucson, AZ that provides consulting services to clients in the mining industry. CNI has been in existence since 1979 and employs engineers, geologists, and support staff. We are an industry leader in geotechnical services and proud to be 100% employee owned. We are seeking an entry-level geological engineer to join our consulting group based in Tucson, AZ.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, or related engineering discipline
0-4 years’ experience
The position involves domestic and international travel
Ability to travel for field work up to 60 days at a time
Ready to work with a safety-first mindset both in and out of the field
Computer literacy, experience with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S

Nice To Haves

Professional registration considered a plus
Possesses experience with coding and programming, enhancing technical proficiency and enabling efficient problem-solving and automation within geotechnical and engineering applications—a valuable asset in adapting and optimizing processes in a technical consulting environment
Experience with the following programs are considered a plus: MinePlan3d, Vulcan or other 3-Dimensional modeling program, AutoCAD, Finite Element modeling programs - FEFLOW, FLAC3D, FLAC2D, Rocscience suite of software
Additional languages are considered a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in editing and creating tools or programs for application to geotechnical engineering data collection and analysis (programming/coding)
Provide data collection support
Rock fabric mapping
Drone mapping
Oriented core logging (Televiewer, Reflex ACT III, TruCore)
Geomechanical logging
Geomechanical sample collection
Process field data
Carry out multiple forms of analyses, e.g.: Surface (Bench-scale analysis, Interramp analysis, Overall slope analysis, Rockfall analysis), Underground (Kinematic and empirical analysis, Auditing of ground support designs)
Provide support in the writing of technical reports and memos
Foster strong client relationships while on and off site
Assess risks/hazards and prioritize working safely
Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to Project Manager or Principals
Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects
May assist senior Geologist/Engineers on large, more complex projects.
Performs other related duties as apparent or assigned