Senior Mining​/Geomechanics Engineer; Minneapolis

Overview

Employment Opportunity — Senior Mining/Geomechanics Engineer

Location: ITASCA Consulting Group, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Join the Cutting-Edge Team at ITASCA Consulting Group!

ITASCA, a renowned international engineering company, is actively seeking a skilled Senior Mining/Geomechanics Engineer to join our team in Minneapolis, MN.

At ITASCA, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class consulting projects that utilize advanced numerical analysis techniques. As a Senior Geomechanics Engineer, you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with our esteemed engineers and work closely with our diverse client base on a regular basis. You will be able to gain exceptional professional experience while working on innovative Mining projects alongside industry leaders in our US and international offices.

• Innovation and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Experience an unparalleled work environment that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. We encourage our employees to think outside the box and contribute their unique perspectives, enabling us to tackle complex challenges effectively.
• Exciting Projects: Join us in delivering cutting-edge projects that shape the future of the geological engineering industry. Your work at ITASCA will be at the forefront of geomechanics modeling, particularly utilizing our state-of-the-art ITASCA codes in mining applications.
• Collegial Atmosphere: Join a team that values camaraderie and teamwork. ITASCA fosters a collegial atmosphere where collaboration, mutual respect, and support are the foundation of our success.
• Diversity and Inclusion: ITASCA celebrates and embraces differences, creating a highly diverse workforce that thrives on varied perspectives and backgrounds. Diversity drives innovation, fosters creativity, and enriches our work environment.
• Rewards and Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance bonuses (cash and company stock)
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Generous paid time off from day one
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance

• Primary responsibilities: Work collaboratively with engineering staff to solve practical geomechanics problems with a focus on Open Pit Mining.
• Perform numerical modeling, analyze results, and communicate results to clients.
• Continuous development of consulting business from existing and new clients.
• Proposal preparation and project work, with the majority of time dedicated to billable work.
• Ability to mentor team members.
• Be self-directed, managing and completing projects on time and on budget.
• Travel as required to visit client sites and attend conferences, up to 20% of the time.
• Master's degree in Geotechnical, Geomechanics, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geophysics, or a related field.
• Proficiency with numerical modeling, with a minimum of five (5) years of experience.
• Eight (8) years of relevant post-graduate experience as a Geotechnical Engineer, Mining Engineer, Civil Engineer, Rock Mechanics Engineer, Geomechanics Engineer, or related position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Field experience and familiarity with ITASCA software preferred.
• ITASCA may provide employment-based visa sponsorship (e.g. H1-B, L-1, TN, etc) for this role, subject to business needs, candidate qualifications, and immigration regulations.

$95,000–$145,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and skill set.

This is a full-time position. The position is based in Minneapolis and will require much of the work to be completed on-site but with unparalleled flexibility.

Take the next step in your career and become a valued member of our employee-owned company. Join us at ITASCA, where innovation meets excellence!

ITASCA Consulting Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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