A Bachelor's or Master's degree in geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Zero to four years of experience.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for field work, including assignments of up to 60 days at a time.
Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with coding and programming for geotechnical and engineering applications.
Ability to read and understand instruction and procedure manuals, safety guidelines, and regulations.
Ability to write routine reports in English and present information in English to co-workers.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and use hands and arms to handle, manipulate, and reach for objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to work outdoors in weather conditions dependent on the field location.
Responsibilities
Assist in editing and creating tools or programs for geotechnical engineering data collection and analysis.
Provide data collection support, including rock fabric mapping, drone mapping, oriented core logging, geomechanical logging, and geomechanical sample collection.
Process field data.
Perform surface analyses, including bench-scale, interramp, overall slope, and rockfall analyses.
Perform underground kinematic and empirical analyses and audit ground support designs.
Support the writing of technical reports and memoranda.
Foster client relationships while on and off site.
Assess risks and hazards and prioritize safe working practices.
Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards; participate in pre-task planning; and report safety issues or concerns to the Project Manager or Principals.
Maintain quality standards on all projects.
Assist senior Geologists and Engineers on large, more complex projects.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Professional registration.
Experience with MinePlan3D, Vulcan, or another three-dimensional modeling program.
Experience with AutoCAD.
Experience with finite element modeling programs, including FEFLOW, FLAC3D, or FLAC2D.
Experience with the Rocscience software suite.
Additional spoken languages.
Job Description
We are seeking an entry-level geological engineer to join our consulting group based in Tucson, AZ.
Staff engineers are expected to perform the following duties. Skills in these areas will still be at an emerging level, and it is expected that many of these skills will need to be further developed on the job:
Assist in editing and creating tools or programs for application to geotechnical engineering data collection and analysis (programming/coding)
Provide data collection support
Rock fabric mapping
Drone mapping
Oriented core logging (Televiewer, Reflex ACT III, TruCore)
Geomechanical logging
Geomechanical sample collection
Process field data
Carry out multiple forms of analyses, e.g.:
Surface
Bench-scale analysis
Interramp analysis
Overall slope analysis
Rockfall analysis
Underground
Kinematic and empirical analysis
Auditing of ground support designs
Provide support in the writing of technical reports and memos
Foster strong client relationships while on and off site
Assess risks/hazards and prioritize working safely
Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to Project Manager or Principals
Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects
May assist senior Geologist/Engineers on large, more complex projects.
Performs other related duties as apparent or assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, or related engineering discipline
0-4 years’ experience
The position involves domestic and international travel
Professional registration considered a plus
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S
Ability to travel for field work up to 60 days at a time
Ready to work with a safety-first mindset both in and out of the field
Computer literacy, experience with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Possesses experience with coding and programming, enhancing technical proficiency and enabling efficient problem-solving and automation within geotechnical and engineering applications—a valuable asset in adapting and optimizing processes in a technical consulting environment
Experience with the following programs are considered a plus:
MinePlan3d, Vulcan or other 3-Dimensional modeling program
AutoCAD
Finite Element modeling programs - FEFLOW, FLAC3D, FLAC2D
Rocscience suite of software
Additional Information
JOB SKILLS
Excellent communication skills with colleagues and clients. Continuously learns and develops new skills. Operates with integrity, both internally and externally to the company. Works with positive attitude/enthusiasm. Cooperates with team members to achieve shared goals. Adaptable to changes in job conditions. Able to resolve conflicts constructively. Works with safety as a top priority.
Open to change, travel, and being assigned to short- to long-term projects.
Results driven. Takes pride in work.
Ability to evaluate data. Ability to visualize three-dimensional problems.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and understand documents such as instruction and procedure manuals, safety guidelines, and regulations.
Ability to write routine reports in English.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers in English (additional languages are considered a plus).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and arms to handle and manipulate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. They also are required to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job in the field, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions dependent on location.
BENEFITS
Comprehensive full-family medical insurance coverage