Job Description

RESPEC seeks an Early Career Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist for our Rapid City, SD location.

The Early Career Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist will support senior-level engineers and geologists in executing a variety of geotechnical projects within open-pit mining. This role requires a working knowledge of engineering and geology principles, and the ability to manage and deliver on multiple projects simultaneously.

Typical project roles and responsibilities include:

• Field work, including geotechnical core logging, face mapping, downhole geophysical logging, and installation of instrumentation and monitoring equipment
• Preparation and analysis of analytical and numerical slope stability models
• Joint set and shear zone characterization and kinematic analysis
• Rock and soil materials characterization and laboratory test planning
• Evaluation and analysis of instrumentation and monitoring data
• General support of open-pit geotechnical projects of all types

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering geology, geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, or a closely related discipline
• 0 - 5 years of experience that includes fieldwork
• Strong interest and technical background in mine geotechnics, rock mass characterization, kinematic analysis, slope stability modeling, field investigations, and instrumentation and monitoring
• Desire to build foundational field and analysis skills and be mentored by experienced professionals
• Desire to travel and ability to conduct field investigations in remote locations
• Working knowledge of geotechnical field investigation and instrumentation and monitoring methods
• Working knowledge of rock mass characterization and slope stability analysis methods
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel

Preferred:

• Experience performing rock mass characterization, geotechnical core logging, technical proficiency in open pit mine planning and stability modeling software, and mine operations experience

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.