Geotechnical Engineer - All Levels!

LeoForce; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer at all levels for work in Elko, NV. The role involves conducting geotechnical field investigations and site characterization to support mining and natural resource projects.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical/geological engineering, knowledge of soil/rock testing, and experience with modeling tools like Civil 3D, GeoStudio, or Rocscience. PE license or EI/EIT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in civil/geotechnical/geological engineering.
• Experience with geotechnical field investigations and site characterization.
• Knowledge of soil and rock laboratory testing methods.
• Experience with geotechnical analysis (slope stability, seepage, settlement).
• Familiarity with geotechnical modeling tools.
• Professional Engineer license or EI/EIT certification.

Skills

Geotechnical field investigations

Site characterization

Engineering report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or geological engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer - All Levels!

Elko,NV, US

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Details

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or geological engineering
• Experience conducting geotechnical field investigations and site characterization
• Knowledge of soil and rock laboratory testing methods
• Experience with geotechnical analysis including slope stability, seepage, or settlement
• Familiarity with Civil 3D, GeoStudio, Rocscience, or related geotechnical modeling tools
• Strong technical writing and engineering report preparation skills
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineering Intern (EI/EIT) certification

A bit about us:

Our client is a specialized engineering consulting firm focused on solving complex geotechnical and environmental challenges across the mining and natural resources industries. The company supports major global mining projects through field investigation, engineering analysis, and infrastructure design related to tailings storage facilities, heap leach operations, and large-scale earthworks. With a collaborative culture and strong technical leadership, this company offers engineers the opportunity to contribute to technically demanding projects that combine fieldwork, data analysis, and engineering design.

Why join us?

• Work on technically challenging mining infrastructure and geotechnical engineering projects.
• Gain exposure to real-world field investigations and large-scale geotechnical systems.
• Collaborate closely with experienced geotechnical specialists and technical leaders.
• Opportunity for early responsibility and broad project involvement within a growing team.