Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Mining Field & Design

NewRange Copper Nickel; Hoyt Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NewRange Copper Nickel is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support rock storage facilities and open pit mining projects. You will lead field programs, coordinate instrumentation, and contribute to scoping and feasibility studies.

The ideal candidate has a BS in geotechnical/geological engineering, 5+ years in mining or consulting, and a PE license or progress toward licensure. Minnesota-minded experience is a plus, with safety at the forefront of operations.

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.
• Experience in rock mechanics design for open pit mining (slope stability), geotechnical monitoring systems, and tailings geotechnical design 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, oversight, and execution of geotechnical field programs supporting rock storage facilities, mine pits, and groundwater containment system design.
• Coordinate drilling, instrumentation installation, and field investigations to support engineering analyses and design inputs.
• Support and contribute to scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, and other mining project study phases.
• Integrate rock slope stability design, rock storage management concepts, and surface hydrology considerations into project design.
• Develop geotechnical engineering standards, monitoring plans, and performance criteria to assess and manage site risks.
• Assess, identify, and communicate geotechnical risks to project leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage project-related budgets associated with geotechnical programs and investigations.
• Assist in establishing and managing geotechnical consulting contracts, including scope development and performance oversight.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet operational needs.

Skills

Stability analysis software

Deformation modeling software

Technical writing

Verbal and interpersonal communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Understanding of mining lifecycle

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license or active progress

Job description

NewRange Copper Nickel is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support rock storage facilities and open pit mining projects. You will lead field programs, coordinate instrumentation, and contribute to scoping and feasibility studies.

The ideal candidate has a BS in geotechnical/geological engineering, 5+ years in mining or consulting, and a PE license or progress toward licensure. Minnesota-minded experience is a plus, with safety at the forefront of operations.