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Rock Mechanics/Geotechnical Engineer (Principal)

Employer
SRK Consulting
Location
Denver, Colorado, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jan 28, 2021

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Rock Mechanics/Geotechnical Engineer (Principal) - Denver, CO,

SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and metals sector.

We are seeking a Rock Mechanics/Geotechnical Engineer (Principal).

Description of Responsibilities:

SRK Consulting is an international employee-owned firm that provides specialist technical consulting to the mining industry. We employ nearly 1600 professionals in 45 offices on 6 continents, including over 250 staff in 11 North American offices. You can find additional company information by visiting our website ( www.na.srk.com ).

We are seeking a Principal Rock Mechanics/Geotechnical Engineer. Assignments will include technical input to and management of projects, preparation of technical reports, coaching and mentoring junior staff and the ability to develop and maintain client relationships. Significant growth and promotional opportunity exists for outstanding candidates.
  • Application of geotechnical and rock mechanics principles to surface and underground mine design problems including slope stability, ground support design, ground control monitoring and planning, ground stabilization and rock mass classification and other geotechnical data collection.
  • Performing rock mass characterization analyses of field data;
  • Employing empirical mine design methods for geotechnical design parameters;
  • Performing stability analysis of mine extraction sequences;
  • Competent report writing; and;
  • Ability to communicate with wide array of professionals (from miners to executives, both technical and non-technical in nature)
  • Project/Time/Cost Management - perform work within budget, meet deadlines for delivery of results, manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Consulting on projects for North American and International clients, requiring travel as necessary


Essential Requirements:
  • Master`s degree in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical and/or Geological Engineering with an emphasis on rock mechanics, slope stability, or related areas, or equivalent experience;
  • Minimum 15 years` experience in rock mechanics, slope stability, and geotechnical engineering - preferably in operational/mine setting, some consulting experience is considered a plus,
  • P.E. license;
  • Knowledge of and application in software: Vulcan, Leapfrog, SBlock, FLAC, FLAC3D, Slide, Phase2, and GeoMos;
  • Ability to employ sound knowledge/judgment on geotechnical topics
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven leadership and mentoring experience
  • Recognized as an established consultant and has developed specialized knowledge in a particular field within geomechanics;
  • An established network of contacts, including management level in mining industry.

SRK Consulting (U.S.), Inc. is an EOE

In return for considering a future with us, we offer:
  • An attractive compensation package.
  • Diversity of projects and clients within a non-hierarchical consultancy environment.
  • Opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group, owned by its employees.


Applicants should respond by submitting their CV online by clicking the button below. The candidates under consideration will be contacted directly, no phone calls please.

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