Lead Open-Pit Geotech Engineer — Slope Design

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Open Pit Geotechnical Engineering Superintendent to lead our internal geotechnical design team and guide projects from scoping through mature mining stages.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Geological Engineering and 10+ years of hands-on geotechnical experience at active open pit mines. Strong design, collaboration, and mentoring skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years hands-on geotechnical experience at an active open pit mine site is required.
• Experience with rock mass and rock fabric properties and slope design workflows is required.
• Familiarity with Rocscience, Maptek and LeapFrog tools is required; Deswik/Maptek Vulcan preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead open pit geotechnical design projects within the Nevada Gold Mines portfolio.
• Develop geotechnical designs at bench and inter-ramp scales.
• Prepare technical memos and reports.
• Mentor staff on geotechnical engineering principles.
• Coordinate with site geotechnical leads and ensure design SOPs are followed.

Skills

Geotechnical data collection

Rock mass properties

Slope design

Rocscience software

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's in Geological Engineering

Tools

Rocscience

Maptek IRC

LeapFrog

Deswik

Maptek Vulcan

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Open Pit Geotechnical Engineering Superintendent to lead our internal geotechnical design team and guide projects from scoping through mature mining stages.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Geological Engineering and 10+ years of hands-on geotechnical experience at active open pit mines. Strong design, collaboration, and mentoring skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.