Geotechnical Engineer, Senior

Location: Site-Based at the Springer Site, Imlay, Nevada

About the Springer Site

The Springer site is an underground mining operation located near Imlay, Nevada. As activities at the site continue to advance, geotechnical analysis and monitoring are essential to supporting safe design, construction, and site operations.

About the Role

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer provides technical expertise related to ground conditions, slope stability, excavation support, foundations, earthworks, and geotechnical risk at the Springer site. This role collects and interprets geotechnical information, monitors field conditions, and develops practical recommendations to support safe project execution and operations.

Working closely with Engineering, Projects, Construction, Operations, Health and Safety, contractors, and consultants, the Geotechnical Engineer helps identify ground-related risks and ensures geotechnical requirements are incorporated into project planning and field activities.

Key Responsibilities

Geotechnical Analysis

Analyze soil, rock, groundwater, and other geotechnical data to support engineering design and site activities.
Evaluate ground conditions, slope stability, excavation requirements, foundations, and earthworks.
Develop practical geotechnical recommendations, design criteria, and risk-control measures.

Field Investigation & Monitoring

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.

Engineering & Construction Support

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.

Risk & Safety Management

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.

Technical Documentation

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.

Stakeholder & Consultant Coordination

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.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
Professional Engineer licensure in Nevada, or eligibility to obtain it, is preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of geotechnical engineering experience in mining, civil construction, heavy industry, or a related environment.
Experience with field investigations, geotechnical logging, slope-stability assessments, foundations, or earthworks.
Experience interpreting geotechnical data and preparing technical recommendations and reports.
Familiarity with geotechnical instrumentation, monitoring methods, and risk-management practices.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet all site-access requirements.

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of soil and rock mechanics, geotechnical investigations, and engineering design principles.