Company Description
RESPEC, is seeking a motivated and talented mining, geotechnical, or geological engineer in our Mining & Engineering business unit in our Rapid City, SD, or Lexington, KY, office.
Founded in 1969, RESPEC is a global, 100 percent employee-owned consulting and services company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges for private and public clients. Operating in 14 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces, with influence extending to 50 countries worldwide, RESPEC is a leader in water, mining, energy, natural resources, and infrastructure services. Our six market sectors—Mining & Energy, Water, Facilities, Transportation, Development Services, and Data & Technology—reflect our expertise and commitment to excellence. At RESPEC, we thrive on collaboration and partnership, applying advanced technology to achieve sustainable solutions and drive our projects forward. We are deeply invested in our employees’ success and well-being, fostering a supportive and innovative work environment where everyone can grow and contribute meaningfully. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our contributions to local communities and strategic alliances worldwide, ensuring that we continue to inspire and innovate in rapidly evolving technical environments.
Job Description
This position requires expertise in engineering and geology principles to successfully support a range of underground geotechnical projects. This position is focused on underground mine geomechanics. Strong observational and critical thinking skills will be required daily, and successful candidate must be willing to travel for field work on a regular basis.
Typical project roles for this position include:
- Ground control and condition inspections for metal and non-metal mines.
- Preparation of rock core sampling and geomechanical testing plans.
- Rock mass characterization and the development of geomechanical models.
- Analysis and interpretation of empirical (e.g., S-Pillar) and numerical (e.g., FLAC3D) stability models.
- Preparation of ground control and stabilization plans.
- Advanced technical report writing in accordance with International and US Standards (e.g., SK-1300).
The successful candidate will support senior staff with the development and execution of a wide range of geotechnical projects involving underground mines in the Metals, Construction Materials, and Industrial Minerals industries. The ability to support and deliver on multiple projects simultaneously is a must. This position is technically challenging and provides unique opportunities for continued professional and personal growth in a growing company. The successful candidate will join an internationally renowned engineering team that is at the forefront of the mining geotechnics community and is committed to providing value-added services. Our employee-focused culture provides the support and flexibility for employees to attain professional and personal goals.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
Qualifications
Candidates must have the following:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mining, geotechnical, or geological engineering or a closely related discipline
- 1-5 years of experience that includes field work related to geomechanics
- Strong technical background in core logging, sampling, and testing and underground rock mechanics
- Ability to plan and conduct field inspections and geotechnical investigations in remote locations
- Familiarity with ground support plans and typical stabilization measures
- Familiarity with common empirical and numerical stability modeling methods and software.
Additional preferred qualifications include the following:
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
- Current Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Certification
- Operational experience in underground stone and/or other brittle-rock mines
- Technical expertise in underground stability analysis, modeling, and interpretation
- Familiarity with stability related instrumentation and monitoring methods.
Additional Information
Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.
Featured benefits include:
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
- Professional Development and Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Top Skills
What We Do
In a world where one superhero can handle almost any problem, our entire team of award-winning technology experts is on a mission to make your business better.
With extra vision to see solutions that others can’t and vast knowledge to bridge the gaps that others don’t, we’re transformers with the know-how to solve the world’s hardest problems. At RESPEC, we thrive on technology and making our clients successful. This is why we do what we do.
From the depths of a cavern to the heights of a volcano, from an antiquated computer system to a business in dire need of re-engineering, our technical and business experts find solutions for extreme situations... like the time we cleansed and migrated 100 million rows of legacy data or the time we protected Mt. Rushmore.
Know-How is Everything.
We use our resourcefulness and vast experience to solve problems. It’s called know-how. And when you have it, problems aren’t problems at all. Know-how defines the core of who we are. It is how our clients see us. Know-how speaks to ingenuity, aptitude, and skill—it is not merely knowledge; it is knowledge on how to get things done. Imagine having access to a think tank with hundreds of diversely talented engineers, scientists, programmers, and developers under one roof—that’s RESPEC. Each team member is highly trained and skilled in understanding and applying the laws of a specific universe to solve any kind of problem. That’s why we have to talk about our team in terms of superheroes.
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