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Principal Rock Mechanics Engineer

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

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Principal Rock Mechanics Engineer - Denver, CO, U.S.A

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

We are seeking a Principal Rock Mechanics Engineer.

Description of Responsibilities:

SRK Consulting (U.S.), Inc. seeks Principal Rock Mechanics Engineer in Denver, CO, to apply geotechnical and rock mechanics principles to surface, and waste dump facilities. Apply rock mechanics on mine planning activities, ground stabilization, rock mass classification, joint characterization, geotechnical data collection, and database management. Perform stability analysis for open pit and underground mine excavations. Manage geotechnical drill programs from drilling plan to quality assurance / quality control. Develop and maintain client relationships. Consult on projects for North American and international clients. Mentor junior staff members.

Essential Requirements:

Requirements: Master`s degree or foreign equivalent in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering or a related field and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation: working in geotechnical drilling programs; performing face mapping; working with large open pit operations and design, including large waste dumps and large open pit mines; conducting water pore pressure reduction studies and management; performing numerical and limit equilibrium modelling (2D and 3D); applying rock mechanics concepts to slope stability, and geotechnical engineering; leading geotechnical investigations; International experience working in various metal commodities. 70% Travel is required to various and unanticipated SRK offices and client sites nationally.

Submit resume to Sarah Martens, Human Resources Manager, SRK Consulting (U.S.), Inc., 1125 17th Street, Ste. 600, Denver, CO 80202 & indicate job code FH01212021WEB.

This position involves working in multi-disciplinary teams on a range of projects both nationally and overseas; international travel may form a significant part of the role.

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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