Job Responsibilities
Golder Associates Inc., a leading international consulting firm specializing in earth sciences and environmental engineering, is seeking an experienced rock mechanics engineer for our Reno, Nevada office.
The successful candidate will undertake pit slope design studies and other geotechnical/geological related projects, predominantly in the mining industry, for Golder’s Reno and other offices. Work will include periodic travel to remote locations within the US and internationally. Duties may include field data collection, field instrumentation and testing, data reduction and engineering analyses, and report writing.
Golder Associates is an employee-owned company. Reno employees enjoy a small-office environment backed by more than 1,100 employees in the US and an international staff of over 6,000. The work is exciting, challenging, diverse, and provides travel opportunities. Reno is located on the eastern flank of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and provides a small city atmosphere surrounded by outdoor attractions. We are an Affirmative Action and an Equal Opportunity Employer and we provide a Drug Free work environment.
We offer excellent benefits and competitive compensation, and the additional benefits of being an employee-owned company. Senior staff are encouraged to become stockholders.
Job Requirements
We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated professional with the ability to travel and to work independently. The successful candidate must have a master's degree in geological, mining or civil engineering with 5 to 10 years experience and a strong background in rock slope engineering. Attention to detail and excellent communications are essential, together with computer literacy and experience with geological and geotechnical engineering software. Good organizational and writing skills, flexibility to perform a variety of assignments, ability to work with a team, and a strong work ethic are also required. Experience at remote sites and around heavy equipment would be beneficial.
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