Underground Geotechnical Engineer - Ground Control & QA/QC

Jobtailor; Alaska; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a geotechnical engineer to support underground mine operations, providing geotechnical expertise for development, production, and rehabilitation. You will lead ground control design, monitoring, and QA/QC programs while coordinating with operations and technical services.

The role requires a Bachelor's in mining/geotechnical engineering and 4–8 years of underground mine experience. P.Eng. eligibility with EGBC is preferred; travel to remote camps may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mining or geotechnical engineering is required.
• Master's degree is a nice-to-have asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical and ground control support for underground mine operations.
• Conduct underground inspections, damage mapping, field assessments, and condition reviews.
• Perform stability assessments using multiple modelling methods.
• Develop and review ground support designs and rehabilitation plans.
• Review drill and blast designs and perform stope stability assessments.
• Lead geotechnical hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Lead ground support QA/QC programs including testing and verification.
• Maintain geotechnical databases, mapping records and monitoring data.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

P.Eng. / EGBC eligible

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a geotechnical engineer to support underground mine operations, providing geotechnical expertise for development, production, and rehabilitation. You will lead ground control design, monitoring, and QA/QC programs while coordinating with operations and technical services.

The role requires a Bachelor's in mining/geotechnical engineering and 4–8 years of underground mine experience. P.Eng. eligibility with EGBC is preferred; travel to remote camps may be required.