Geotechnical Engineer - All Levels!

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Mentorship

International travel

Job summary

A specialized engineering consulting firm in Elko, Nevada is seeking candidates for a role that focuses on geotechnical and mining projects. This position offers great career growth and mentorship opportunities, as well as the chance for international travel. Responsibilities include conducting geotechnical field investigations, knowledge of soil and rock testing methods, and familiarity with civil engineering tools. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and possess strong technical writing skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineering Intern (EI/EIT) certification.

Skills

Geotechnical field investigations

Technical writing

Geotechnical analysis

Civil 3D

Soil and rock laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Bachelor’s degree in geotechnical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in geological engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Job description

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This company is a specialty contractor and engineering consulting firm focused on mining and geotechnical services. Great career growth and mentorship in this role with large scale projects and the chance to travel internationally if you'd like!

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

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.

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

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