Remote Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Mining

Placements24; Willows (CA); Remote; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Remote-first teamwork

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Geotechnical Engineer for a fully remote role serving a global mining client base. The incumbent will lead rock/soil mechanics analyses, slope stability studies, and underground excavation design for open-pit and underground mines.

The role emphasizes senior-level independent work, mentoring, and collaboration with project managers, geologists, and engineers worldwide, leveraging advanced modeling tools to deliver safe, efficient mining solutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive geotechnical experience with a mining focus.
• Expertise in slope stability analysis, underground excavation design, and ground support.
• Proficiency with Rocscience tools or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert geotechnical assessments and design recommendations for open-pit slopes, underground excavations, and mine infrastructure.
• Develop and implement geotechnical investigation programs, including site characterization and laboratory testing.
• Perform advanced numerical modeling and analysis of geotechnical stability problems.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports, specifications, and construction guidelines.
• Conduct site visits and provide on-site geotechnical support as needed (remote-first role).
• Review and approve geotechnical designs and reports from internal and external sources.
• Mentor junior geotechnical engineers and share knowledge within the team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geotechnical considerations into mine planning and design.

Skills

Slope stability

Underground design

Ground support

Remote collaboration

Numerical modeling

Project mentoring

Education

Master’s or PhD in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering

Tools

Rocscience Slide

Rocscience Phase2

Rocscience UnWedge

FLAC

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Principal Geotechnical Engineer for a fully remote role serving a global mining client base. The incumbent will lead rock/soil mechanics analyses, slope stability studies, and underground excavation design for open-pit and underground mines.

The role emphasizes senior-level independent work, mentoring, and collaboration with project managers, geologists, and engineers worldwide, leveraging advanced modeling tools to deliver safe, efficient mining solutions.