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NewFields Staff Geotechnical Engineer in Denver (Englewood), Colorado
Staff Geotechnical Engineer
Denver (Englewood), CO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=9540+Maroon+Circle+Englewood+CO+USA+80112)
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Description
Status:Full-time
Classification:Non-exempt
Rate:Salary Range: 65,000-90,000 BOE and 401k match
Location:Englewood, CO
Safety Sensitive:Yes
About Us
NewFields invites you to join our team! NewFields MDTS is a close-knit team of civil and geotechnical engineers who work on exciting national and international mining projects. Design services range from general civil site development to embankment designs for freshwater and tailings impoundments and containment pads utilized in mineral processing. We are committed to providing safe and ethical mining designs as they play a pivotal role in securing the critical minerals essential for a sustainable future. NewFields is a small, employee-owned engineering firm that maintains an established profit-sharing program with our employees. We are growing fast and looking for hard-working and ambitious engineers to grow with us.
We pride ourselves on a strong team atmosphere and positive work culture, always striving to improve technical and interpersonal skills at every level. We are an employee-first organization and focus on providing growth and development opportunities for all our employees. Our engineers develop their skills working on diverse projects, internal mentorship from senior staff, and collaborating with our internal and external industry experts.
Here's what our current team members have to say about working at NewFields:
“The mentorship at NewFields has been amazing. Senior staff regularly take time to answer questions, explain concepts, and train staff.”
“One of my favorite perks is the travel opportunities. I’ve been able to travel to unique locations and experience cultures that I would normally never have thought possible.”
“I’ve learned more in the last two years at NewFields than I did in the last ten years at my old job.”
“I love the diversity of project experience – although you may use the same skills or tools daily, no two projects are the same, and most often, no two days are the same!”
Position Summary
This Entry Level and Staff Level Geotechnical Engineer position are based out of our Denver (Englewood), Colorado office and will support mining projects, primarily for tailings (mine waste) dams and heap leach facilities. In general, this position entails working in the mining industry, technical consulting, working with a smaller design group, and being highly integrated with clients on civil and geotechnical projects. Civil Engineers and geological engineers would be the best fit for the position, but other engineers with an interest in the mining industry, soils, rock mechanics, numerical modeling, or other areas are welcome.
Responsibilities
· Complete geotechnical site assessments and associated field services for the development of mining infrastructure.
· Support material characterization activities, including gathering field data, designing and overseeing laboratory programs, interpreting laboratory data, developing appropriate models, and drafting technical specifications for construction.
· Perform stability, seepage, and deformation analyses in support of the design of mining infrastructure, including tailings storage facilities and heap leach pads.
· Develop soil and foundation recommendations for surface infrastructure.
· Assist with tailings dam breach evaluations.
· Work with and provide training to junior engineers.
· Assist with generating drawings and figures using Autodesk Civil 3D.
· Support ongoing Engineer-of-Record services for tailings and heap leach projects located around the world.
Requirements
Responsibilities
· Complete geotechnical site assessments and associated field services for the development of mining infrastructure.
· Support material characterization activities, including gathering field data, designing and overseeing laboratory programs, interpreting laboratory data, developing appropriate models, and drafting technical specifications for construction.
· Perform stability, seepage, and deformation analyses in support of the design of mining infrastructure, including tailings storage facilities and heap leach pads.
· Develop soil and foundation recommendations for surface infrastructure.
· Assist with tailings dam breach evaluations.
· Work with and provide training to junior engineers.
· Assist with generating drawings and figures using Autodesk Civil 3D.
· Support ongoing Engineer-of-Record services for tailings and heap leach projects located around the world.
Qualifications:
·Education:Bachelor of Science (minimum); Master of Science (preferred). Civil Engineering or Geological Engineering degrees from ABET-accredited universities are preferred.
·Professional Experience:0+ years for Entry-Level. 2+ year for Staff-Level.
·Computer Software:Significant experience with MS Office Suite. Some experience using standard geotechnical design software (Rocscience, GeoStudios, etc.); numerical modeling experience and programming experience are advantageous; and a basic understanding of Autodesk Civil 3D.
·Geotechnical Laboratory:Proficient with standard material testing and index tests.
·Required Registrations / Professional Development:Successful completion of the FE Exam and Professional Engineer registration with more than four years of experience.
·Travel:Must have the ability to travel in the U.S. and internationally to support field programs. Travel periods could be up to several weeks.
·Physical Demands:The position may require sitting for extended periods of time, extended hours working on a computer, and lifting up to 30 pounds. Field assignments are located in a variety of climactic conditions and may require standing, squatting, bending, the use of machinery, and a variety of standard geotechnical tools.
·Technical writing:Proficiency in technical writing is expected.
·Other (Project Level):Working knowledge of geotechnical monitoring instrumentation; various geotechnical tools for subsurface assessments (drilling methods; CPT; geophysics, etc.); numerical modeling methods and software.
Benefits:
NewFields believes that to attract and retain the best and brightest employees, we need to offer an outstanding benefits package. We provide paid vacation, sick, and parental leave, along with paid holidays.
Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Telemedicine
401k and Roth
401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Long Term Care
Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Income Protection
Supplemental Long-Term Care Insurance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
NewFields is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status.