Rock Mechanics Engineer - Senior
Brief Description
Do you like working on dynamic projects all over the world? Are you interested in applying your skills, talents, and education to work at a company that has a strong history and is well known in the industry? Do you want to be part of a team that will inspire you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? If you said yes to these questions, then read on to learn more about Knight Piésold and the opportunities we have open.
Why Join Knight Piésold?
- A reputable, well-established global consulting firm with over 100 years of industry experience.
- The One Team approach, with everyone working together toward achieving a shared goal.
- Development of skills through diverse projects, knowledge-sharing culture, career mentoring program, and collaboration with top professionals in the industry.
- Unique opportunities to travel and see the world while learning, with projects around the world.
The Role
- Involved in a range of rock mechanics projects, including technical input to pit slope design and engineering support for operating mines.
- Design and supervision of geomechanical site investigation programs.
- Development of geomechanical models, slope stability analyses, slope monitoring, and technical report preparation.
- Project management and coordinating the activities of other team members.
- Travel both domestically and internationally to meet the needs of our clients.
An Ideal Candidate
- A Senior Geotechnical Engineer with academic specialization and/or experience in Rock Mechanics.
- A M.S. degree in Geotechnical or Geological engineering, Professional Engineer registration (or eligibility for registration).
- 10 + years of relevant engineering experience.
- Possessing a passion for developing meaningful geomechanical models to protect lives, property, and the environment.
- Experience in surface rock mechanics/open pit slope stability evaluation, geomechanical site investigations, open pit slope monitoring using modern methods and technologies, rock mass classification and the selection of geomechanical domains, numerical modeling, slope stabilization and hazard mitigation, slope stability assessments and analyses for pit slopes.
- Fluency in English, experience working in multi-disciplinary teams, and the ability to work effectively with clients.
- Experience in the consulting industry, experience with numerical modeling, application of probability theory, and the ability to communicate in Spanish and/or Portuguese.
Compensation
In accordance with Colorado state law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and Colorado location associated with this requisition: $130,000 - $180,000/year. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based upon compensable factors, including experience, education, and skill level.
Benefits
- 401(k) / Roth 401(k) / Employer matching
- Health insurance – including Prescription drugs, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account (health and dependent care reimbursement), Health Savings account (HSA)
- Short and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Wellness and employee assistance programs
- Flexible work schedule
- Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
- Professional development assistance
- Employee referral bonus
- Transit benefit program
- Discretionary annual bonus program
Knight Piésold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.