Global Rock Mechanics Engineer - Travel & Growth Path

Knight Piesold & Co; Colorado; Remote; USD 91,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Mentorship from experts

Career advancement prospects

Job summary

A global consulting firm seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to work on dynamic projects in surface and underground rock mechanics. The role includes designing geomechanical models, supervising site investigations, and preparing technical reports. Applicants should have a BS in civil engineering with a focus on geotechnics and 4-10 years of experience. The position offers opportunities for domestic and international travel, while adhering to safety standards. Wide-ranging knowledge of geotechnical engineering practices is necessary, and fluency in English is required; Spanish skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-10 years of related work experience required.
• Fluency in English is necessary; Spanish skills are desirable.
• Experience in mining rock mechanics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Involved in surface and underground rock mechanics projects.
• Design and supervise geomechanical site investigation programs.
• Prepare technical reports and manage project activities.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering fundamentals

Attention to detail

Effective communication

MS Office proficiency

Geostudio knowledge

Rocscience software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master's degree in Rock Mechanics

Tools

MS Office

Geostudio

Rocscience

UDEC/FLAC

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

A global consulting firm seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to work on dynamic projects in surface and underground rock mechanics. The role includes designing geomechanical models, supervising site investigations, and preparing technical reports. Applicants should have a BS in civil engineering with a focus on geotechnics and 4-10 years of experience. The position offers opportunities for domestic and international travel, while adhering to safety standards. Wide-ranging knowledge of geotechnical engineering practices is necessary, and fluency in English is required; Spanish skills are a plus.