Job Description

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 manager 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

The ideal candidate will have the following:

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

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.

Company Info

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.