Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Slope Stability & Design

Rio Tinto; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to interpret geotechnical monitoring data, assess slope stability, and develop hazard mitigation plans for Kennecott Utah Copper LLC in Bingham Canyon, UT. The role includes TARPs, 3D stability modeling, and integration of OBK data into mine planning.

You will oversee field inspections, manage data QA/QC, and coordinate with mining and engineering teams. Travel up to 15% is required; full-time on-site schedule with office reporting in South

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s with required years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Must have 7 years in slope monitoring, data interpretation, rock mass characterization, and geotechnical lab testing.
• Experience in conducting geotechnical design reviews and slope runout analyses.
• Travel up to 15% regionally/internationally.

Responsibilities

• Interpret geotechnical monitoring data to assess slope deformation and stability.
• Contribute to TARPs and hazard mitigation.
• Perform stability assessments for open pits and natural slopes.
• Provide geotechnical input for drill and blast planning and mine planning evaluations.
• Create 3D models supporting geotechnical analyses and risk assessments.
• Present analyses and risk assessments to internal teams and external reviewers.

Skills

Slope monitoring systems usage

Structural geology interpretation

Rock mass characterization

GSI evaluation

Geotechnical data collection

Slope performance and safety design

Project management

Dewatering/depressurization principles

3D modelling (MineSight/Leapfrog)

OBK and strategic mine planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical/Geological/Mining/Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Geotechnical/Geological/Mining/Civil Engineering

Tools

MineSight

Leapfrog

Rocscience

FLAC3D

DAN3D

Job description

Rio Tinto is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to interpret geotechnical monitoring data, assess slope stability, and develop hazard mitigation plans for Kennecott Utah Copper LLC in Bingham Canyon, UT. The role includes TARPs, 3D stability modeling, and integration of OBK data into mine planning.

You will oversee field inspections, manage data QA/QC, and coordinate with mining and engineering teams. Travel up to 15% is required; full-time on-site schedule with office reporting in South