Site-Based Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Slopes & Foundations

Blue Moon Metals Inc.; Imlay (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Moon Metals Inc. invites a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Springer Mine and Milling Complex in Imlay, Nevada.

This site-based role focuses on ground conditions, slope stability, foundations, earthworks, and risk management to support safe design and operations. You will collect and interpret geotechnical data, monitor field conditions, and develop practical recommendations for project planning, inspection, and construction activities, collaborating with Engineering, Construction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geological/Geotechnical/Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• P.E. licensure in Nevada, or eligible to obtain it (preferred).
• 8+ years of geotechnical engineering experience in mining, civil construction, or heavy industry.
• Experience with field investigations, geotechnical logging, slope-stability assessments.
• Experience interpreting geotechnical data and preparing recommendations/reports.
• Familiarity with geotechnical instrumentation, monitoring methods, and risk-management practices.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet site-access requirements.
• Strong knowledge of soil and rock mechanics and engineering design principles.
• Ability to analyze technical data and translate into practical field recommendations.
• Ability to interpret geological information, drawings, specifications, and construction docs.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with geotechnical analysis, modelling, data-management, and MS Office.
• Ability to manage consultants, field programs, priorities, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Analyze soil, rock, groundwater, and other geotechnical data to support design.
• Evaluate ground conditions, slope stability, foundations, and earthworks.
• Develop practical geotechnical recommendations, design criteria, and risk-control measures.
• Plan and support geotechnical investigations, drilling programs, sampling, mapping, testing, and instrumentation activities.
• Inspect excavations, slopes, foundations, and other work areas to confirm actual ground conditions.
• Monitor geotechnical instrumentation and field performance and identify conditions requiring further assessment or action.
• Review drawings, specifications, work plans, and contractor submissions for geotechnical considerations.
• Provide field support during excavation, earthworks, foundation construction, and other ground-related activities.
• Respond to technical questions and recommend solutions when actual site conditions differ from design assumptions.
• Identify, assess, document, and communicate geotechnical hazards and risks.
• Support the development of monitoring plans, trigger-action-response plans, and ground-control procedures.
• Participate in risk assessments, design reviews, incident investigations, and safety initiatives involving geotechnical conditions.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, inspection records, monitoring summaries, and geotechnical recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records of investigations, test results, field observations, instrumentation data, and design decisions.
• Coordinate geotechnical information with engineering drawings, project records, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate geotechnical activities with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Projects, contractors, laboratories, and specialist consultants.
• Review consultant deliverables and monitor field services for alignment with approved scopes and technical requirements.
• Communicate geotechnical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Soil and rock mechanics

Geotechnical investigations

Engineering design principles

Geotechnical analysis

Modelling

Data management

Microsoft Office

Technical writing

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Blue Moon Metals Inc. invites a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Springer Mine and Milling Complex in Imlay, Nevada.

This site-based role focuses on ground conditions, slope stability, foundations, earthworks, and risk management to support safe design and operations. You will collect and interpret geotechnical data, monitor field conditions, and develop practical recommendations for project planning, inspection, and construction activities, collaborating with Engineering, Construction,