Job Description

RESPEC, an employee-owned professional consulting and services company, specializes in applying engineering principles and innovative technologies to solve our clients’ most challenging problems. We are seeking a motivated and talented geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist professional to join our Mining & Energy business unit in our Rapid City, SD, or Lexington, KY, office.

This position requires a working knowledge of engineering and geology principles to successfully support a range of geotechnical projects with a specific focus on open-pit and underground mine geotechnics. Typical project roles for this position include performing geotechnical core logging, face and heading mapping, and televiewer geophysical logging; preparing and analyzing local and global stability models; characterizing rock and soil materials; installing, operating, and using instrumentation and monitoring equipment; and providing general support for geotechnical and explosives engineering projects. Strong observational and critical-thinking skills will be required daily, and the successful candidate must be willing to travel regularly for fieldwork.

The successful candidate will support senior-level engineers and geologists with executing geotechnical projects in the mining industry. The ability to execute and deliver on multiple projects simultaneously is required. This position is technically challenging and provides unique opportunities for continued professional and personal growth in a growing company. The successful candidate will join an internationally renowned engineering team that is at the forefront of the mining geotechnics community and committed to providing value-added services. Our employee-focused culture provides the support and flexibility for employees to attain professional and personal goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor of science 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 and underground excavation stability analysis, field investigations, blasting and explosives engineering, and instrumentation and monitoring.
• Desire to build foundational field and analysis skills and be mentored by more experienced professionals.
• Desire to travel and the ability to conduct field investigations in remote locations.
• Working knowledge of geotechnical field investigations and instrumentation and monitoring methods.
• Working knowledge of slope and underground excavation stability analysis methods.

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree (i.e., master of science or doctorate) in geotechnical or geological engineering or engineering geology.
• Experience in performing geotechnical core logging.
• Technical proficiency in open-pit and underground mine modeling software.
• Direct mine operations experience.

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package that consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance; holidays; paid leave; 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); continuing education; and professional societies. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the ESOP after a qualifying period.

Interviews: Interviews will be by appointment only.

In 2022, RESPEC was honored to be recognized as a Great Place to Work. Everything that RESPEC does seeks to better people and places. Whether we live in, develop, or partner with a community, we act in ways that preserve and enhance quality. Our ACROSS approach ensures that RESPEC brings the skillsets and perspectives that clients need to the places they are. We look for opportunities to consult on areas ranging from sustainable energy and clean water to ethical development and responsible resource extraction. With each service that we provide, RESPEC seeks to unite it with data and technology solutions. Clients’ outcomes will be safe, compliant, trackable, and transparent. RESPEC improves every community that our people and projects touch.

Additional Information

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