Geotechnical Engineer - All Levels!

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer at all levels for an on-site, permanent position in Elko, NV. The role focuses on mining and geotechnical services, including field investigations, data analysis, and reporting on large-scale projects.

The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in civil/geotechnical/geological engineering and have experience with slope stability, seepage or settlement analyses, and familiarity with modeling tools. PE/EI certifications are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, or geological engineering.
• Experience with 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.

Skills

Geotechnical field investigations

Soil testing methods

Geotechnical analysis

Technical writing

PE license

EI/EIT certification

Education

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

Tools

Civil 3D

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Job description

Geotechnical Engineer - All Levels!

$85000 - $120000 per year | Elko, NV | On-Site | Permanent

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!

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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