Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Underground Ground Control

Kinross Gold Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Stock purchase option

Short term incentive

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation in Washington State is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical activities for the Curlew mine, ensuring safe design, ground control, and efficient operations. You will set standards, mentor staff, and collaborate with operations, technical services, and contractors to manage geotechnical risk throughout mine life.

You will lead planning, design, and monitoring using numerical models and field data, progressing from development through ramp-up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, geology, mining or civil engineering or equivalent.
• Underground geotechnical experience: 5+ years.
• Familiarity with US mining regulations under 30 CFR and its PPM; proficiency in rock mechanics design, numerical modeling, and ground monitoring techniques.
• Strong field presence and practical problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the Technical Services team.
• Prior practice in other mining engineering practices such as short term planning, stope design and ventilation.
• Strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with instrumentation data systems (e.g., GroundProbe, IDS, Vibrating Wire sensors).
• Strong understanding of common U.S. mining methods (e.g., longhole stoping, cut & fill).
• Experience with backfill systems (cemented rockfill, uncemented fill) and their interaction with excavation stability.
• Working knowledge of Deswik preferable and Rocscience and Map3D software desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP).
• Lead ground control planning and design for underground excavations with appropriate support systems.
• Develop and maintain the underground QA/QC program for backfill and ground support.
• Use numerical modeling to support stope design, backfill performance, pillar stability, and sequencing.
• Implement and manage underground monitoring systems and analyze data to inform planning.
• Identify ground control hazards and develop action plans with stakeholders.
• Provide geotechnical input into stope designs and mine layouts.
• Manage scopes of work, budgets and timelines for geotechnical projects.
• Prepare MSHA-compliant ground control plans and supporting documentation.
• Mentor and support other engineers and geologists; promote continuous improvement.
• Underground field work 30% and surface office work 70%.

Skills

Geotechnical Experience

Rock mechanics design

Numerical modeling

Ground monitoring techniques

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Ventilation

Technical writing

Driver’s license

Instrumentation data systems

US mining methods knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geological/geotechnical/mining/civil engineering or equivalent

Tools

Deswik

Rocscience

Map3D

GroundProbe

IDS

Vibrating Wire sensors

Job description

Kinross Gold Corporation in Washington State is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical activities for the Curlew mine, ensuring safe design, ground control, and efficient operations. You will set standards, mentor staff, and collaborate with operations, technical services, and contractors to manage geotechnical risk throughout mine life.

You will lead planning, design, and monitoring using numerical models and field data, progressing from development through ramp-up to