Geotechnical Engineer-Tailings

NewRange Copper Nickel LLC; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NewRange Copper Nickel LLC in Minnesota seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to support tailings facility safety, field programs, and design studies, reporting to the Geotechnical Engineering Manager.

You will lead field programs, coordinate drilling and instrumentation, and integrate slope stability with groundwater considerations while ensuring GISTM conformance and ITRB participation.

Qualifications

• PE license or active progress toward licensure.
• Minimum of five years in mining or consulting.
• Tailings storage facilities design/management experience.
• Experience with tailings facilities design, monitoring systems, and GISTM conformance is an asset.
• Experience supporting project evaluation at scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, and operations stages.
• Work experience in Northern Minnesota is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical field programs for tailings storage facilities, including care, maintenance, and closure planning per GISTM.
• Coordinate geotechnical drilling, instrumentation installation, and field investigations for design inputs.
• Support scoping to feasibility studies and integrate slope stability, groundwater, and tailings concepts into designs.
• Manage Engineer of Record activities, communicate risks to leadership, and coordinate ITRB meetings.
• Manage budgets and geotechnical consulting contracts; maintain construction records.

Skills

Stability analysis software

Deformation modeling

Risk-based decision making

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geotechnical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Geotechnical Engineering Manager, or any other individual designated by the Company, the Geotechnical Engineer will assist with all aspects of geotechnical engineering and dam safety activities for the New Range Copper Nickel’s legacy tailings facility under care and maintenance. The Geotechnical Engineer will draw on broad industry experience to apply diversified engineering techniques to complex situations relying on principles and /or fundamentals of engineering theory to ensure practical solutions. The Geotechnical Engineer will support good governance aspects of safe tailings management for NewRange Copper Nickel, including implementation of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), participation in Independent Tailings Review Board (ITRB) meetings, and instrumentation and execution of field programs to collect geotechnical site-specific data, among others.

All roles at NewRange serve as a courageous safety leader, leading by example and fostering a proactive safety and sustainability culture based on the common values of health, safety, environment, and communities.

Responsibilities

Field Program Development & Oversight

• Lead the development, oversight, and execution of geotechnical field programs supporting tailings storage facilities; including care and maintenance and closure planning, in accordance with GISTM and all other relevant governance framework.
• Coordinate and manage geotechnical drilling, instrumentation installation, and field investigations to support engineering analyses and design inputs.

Geotechnical Design & Engineering Studies

• Support Geotechnical Engineering Manager and contribute to scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, and other mining project study phases.
• Integrate slope stability design, tailings storage management concepts, and surface/groundwater hydrology considerations into project design.
• Develop geotechnical engineering standards, monitoring plans, and performance criteria to assess and manage site risks.

Risk Assessment & Technical Advisory

• Work with and manage EOR (Engineer of Record) activities on legacy tailings facility projects.
• Assess, identify, and communicate geotechnical risks to project leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical interpretation of geotechnical data to inform engineering design, mine planning, and water management strategies.
• Coordinate consistent ITRB meetings and third-party conformance reviews. Liaise with parent company subject matter experts. Track recommendations.

Project & Contract Management

• Manage project-related budgets associated with geotechnical programs and investigations.
• Assist in establishing and managing geotechnical consulting contracts, including scope development and performance oversight.

Other Duties

• Responsible for the construction records and as-built information of the tailings facility geotechnical structures.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet operational needs.

This job description is intended to provide a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. NewRange reserves the right to modify or assign other duties as necessary to meet operational needs.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the mining and/or consulting industry.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or active progress toward obtaining licensure, through a recognized professional engineering organization.
• Significant experience in tailings storage facilities design and management.
• Experience in tailings facility design, geotechnical monitoring systems, and achieving GISTM conformance is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting Project Evaluation at the Scoping, Prefeasibility, Feasibility, and operational stages.
• Work experience in a setting similar to Northern Minnesota considered an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of stability analysis and deformation modeling software, and application of risk-based decision-making principles.
• Solid knowledge of overall mining business, planning processes, and project development lifecycle; operational experience considered an asset.
• Ability to build and maintain strong communication networks with peers, Project Managers, General Manager, and Joint Venture partner representatives.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to shared project outcomes.
• Commitment to continual improvement in understanding of industry standards, community considerations, and professional discipline advancements.

Physical Job Requirements & Working Conditions

This role requires the ability to work in both office and active project site environments, including occasional travel to operating or construction sites. Physical requirements may include extended periods of sitting and computer use, walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs or accessing elevated platforms, and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, respiratory protection and high-visibility clothing. The position may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and other typical construction or industrial site environments, while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards.

Refer to the position-specific Physical Inventory for details.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NewRange is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.