Rock Mechanics Engineer - Intermediate

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

Do you like working on dynamic projects all over the world? Are you interested in applying your skills, talents, and education to work at a company that has a strong history and is well known in the industry? Do you want to be part of a team that will inspire you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? If you said yes to these questions, then read on to learn more about Knight Piésold and the opportunities we have open.

• You will be joining a reputable, well-established global consulting firm with over 100 years of industry experience.
• We believe in the One Team approach, with everyone working together toward achieving a shared goal. Our engineers develop their skills through working on diverse projects, our knowledge-sharing culture, career mentoring program and collaborating with top professionals in the industry.
• We offer unique opportunities to travel and see the world while you learn, with projects around the world to take you on a career enhancing experience and adventure.

The Role:

The successful applicant will be involved in a range of surface and underground rock mechanics projects, including technical input to pit slope and underground mine designs and engineering support for operating mines. Duties will include (but are not limited to) the design and supervision of geomechanical site investigation programs, development of geomechanical models, slope stability analyses, slope monitoring, and technical report preparation. Duties will also include project management and coordinating the activities of other team members. The successful applicant will travel both domestically and internationally to meet the needs of our clients.

An Ideal Candidate:

Do you have a passion for developing meaningful geomechanical models to protect lives, property, and the environment? Here at Knight Piésold, we pride ourselves on providing rock mechanics and geotechnical support that our clients can depend on to make informed, life-saving decisions. Our ideal candidate is a Geotechnical Engineer with academic specialization and/or experience in Rock Mechanics. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a team of world-class geotechnical experts, which will provide mentorship opportunities from principal-level staff and a clear path for career advancement.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (BS) in civil engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering. Master's degree (MSc) in Rock Mechanics or Geotechnical Engineering is strongly preferred.
• 4-10 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering fundamentals, drafting, geotechnical testing, and general civil engineering design and construction practices.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing in English. Spanish language skills would be desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Geostudio, and Rocscience software and familiarity with UDEC/FLAC and other geotechnical software preferred. Knowledge of Auto CAD Civil 3D would be an asset.

Relevant work experience includes but is not limited to the following:

• Mining rock mechanics – underground and open pit slope stability evaluations
• Geomechanical site investigations
• Rock mass classification and the selection of geomechanical domains
• Open pit slope monitoring using modern methods and technologies
• Numerical modeling
• Slope stabilization and hazard mitigation
• Slope stability assessments and analyses for pit slopes
• Practical work experience specifically related to mining or civil rock mechanics projects. This may include experience with open pit slopes or other rock slope stability evaluations.

Fluency in English, experience working in multi-disciplinary teams, and the ability to work effectively with clients are necessary requirements.

Experience in the consulting industry, experience with numerical modeling, application of probability theory, and the ability to communicate in Spanish and/or Portuguese will be considered assets.

Work will be in both office and field environments with travel to various outdoor sites as determined by project needs. Adherence to safety standards including those of the firm, clients, MSHA, and OSHA is mandatory. Learn more about our company culture on our LinkedIn Page.

Compensation:

In accordance with Colorado state law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and Colorado location associated with this requisition: $ 91,000.00- $115,000.00 /year. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based upon compensable factors, including experience, education, and skill level.

Knight Piésold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message [e-mail] or please call us at 1-303-629-8788 between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm MST, Monday-Friday.