Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Mining (Hybrid) Queenstown

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance & retirement benefits

Career development & training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for mining projects in Queenstown, NZ. You will assess ground conditions and design safe mining infrastructure, applying advanced geotechnical analysis.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and 8+ years in mining, with Rocscience and soil/rock mechanics expertise, plus strong reporting skills.

Join a team delivering large-scale projects with a hybrid work model, career development, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field required.
• 8+ years of relevant mining-geotechnical experience.
• Proficiency with Rocscience software and field/lab testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical investigations for open-pit and underground mining.
• Perform stability analyses for slopes, tailings, and excavations.
• Develop foundation and earthwork specifications for mine infra.
• Assess seismic hazards for mining structures.
• Advise on ground support, dewatering and risk management.
• Manage projects, budgets, timelines, and client liaison.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Rock mechanics

Soil mechanics

Mine design principles

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Rocscience suite

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Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for mining projects in Queenstown, NZ. You will assess ground conditions and design safe mining infrastructure, applying advanced geotechnical analysis.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and 8+ years in mining, with Rocscience and soil/rock mechanics expertise, plus strong reporting skills.

Join a team delivering large-scale projects with a hybrid work model, career development, and comprehensive benefits.