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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
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