Geomechanical Engineer II - Underground
$93,000–$127,500 year
Hybrid · Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Geomechanical Engineer II leads underground excavation stability analyses, designs ground support, analyzes rock mechanics data, and provides project oversight and reporting to mine/site personnel. Responsibilities include managing data collection, performing geotechnical analyses, developing and reviewing ground support designs using empirical, kinematic, and stress-based methods, and communicating Geomechanical findings through reports and presentations. Requires developing and maintaining strategic plans to enhance underground stability programs, coordinating with external consultants, and utilizing software such as MS Office, AutoCAD, Deswik (or equivalent), and RocScience tools (unWedge, Phase2, RS3, Dips). Travel up to 20% is required; hybrid work arrangement with in-person collaboration at Phoenix or site locations is expected.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years of related experience in hard rock mining relating to rock mechanics and underground excavation stability
- Master’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and two (2) years of related experience in hard rock mining relating to rock mechanics and underground excavation stability
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