Staff Engineer (Geotechnical, Geological Or Mining)

Call & Nicholas is an internationally recognized geotechnical engineering firm based in Tucson, AZ that provides consulting services to clients in the mining industry. CNI has been in existence since 1979 and employs engineers, geologists, and support staff. We are an industry leader in geotechnical services and proud to be 100% employee owned.

We are seeking an entry-level geological engineer to join our consulting group based in Tucson, AZ.

Staff engineers are expected to perform the following duties. Skills in these areas will still be at an emerging level, and it is expected that many of these skills will need to be further developed on the job:

• Rock fabric mapping
• Underground
  • Kinematic and empirical analysis
  • Auditing of ground support designs
• Overall slope analysis
• Surface
  • Bench-scale analysis
  • Interramp analysis
  • Overall slope analysis
  • Rockfall analysis
• Process field data
• Provide support in the writing of technical reports and memos
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects
• Provide data collection support
  • Rock fabric mapping
  • Drone mapping
  • Oriented core logging (Televiewer, Reflex ACT III, TruCore)
  • Geomechanical logging
  • Geomechanical sample collection
• Interramp analysis
• Rockfall analysis
• Oriented core logging (Televiewer, Reflex ACT III, TruCore)
• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to Project Manager or Principals
• Foster strong client relationships while on and off site
• Kinematic and empirical analysis
• Assess risks/hazards and prioritize working safely
• Drone mapping
• Geomechanical logging
• Bench-scale analysis
• Geomechanical sample collection
• Carry out multiple forms of analyses, e.g.:
  • Surface
    • Bench-scale analysis
    • Interramp analysis
    • Overall slope analysis
    • Rockfall analysis
  • Underground
    • Kinematic and empirical analysis
    • Auditing of ground support designs
• Auditing of ground support designs
• May assist senior Geologist/Engineers on large, more complex projects.

Performs other related duties as apparent or assigned

• Finite Element modeling programs - FEFLOW, FLAC3D, FLAC2D
• The position involves domestic and international travel
• Professional registration considered a plus
• 0-4 years’ experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Rocscience suite of software
• MinePlan3d, Vulcan or other 3-Dimensional modeling program
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S
• AutoCAD
• Ability to travel for field work up to 60 days at a time
• Ready to work with a safety-first mindset both in and out of the field
• Experience with the following programs are considered a plus:
  • MinePlan3d, Vulcan or other 3-Dimensional modeling program
  • AutoCAD
  • Finite Element modeling programs - FEFLOW, FLAC3D, FLAC2D
  • Rocscience suite of software
• Computer literacy, experience with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

JOB SKILLS

Excellent communication skills with colleagues and clients. Continuously learns and develops new skills. Operates with integrity, both internally and externally to the company. Works with positive attitude/enthusiasm. Cooperates with team members to achieve shared goals. Adaptable to changes in job conditions. Able to resolve conflicts constructively. Works with safety as a top priority.

• Results driven. Takes pride in work.
• Open to change, travel, and being assigned to short- to long-term projects.
• Ability to evaluate data. Ability to visualize three-dimensional problems.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to write routine reports in English.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers in English (additional languages are considered a plus).
• Ability to read and understand documents such as instruction and procedure manuals, safety guidelines, and regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and arms to handle and manipulate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. They also are required to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job in the field, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions dependent on location.

BENEFITS

• 401k with 3-5%+ company matching contribution
• PTO and 9 observed holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Annual profit-share and merit bonuses
• Comprehensive full-family medical insurance coverage
• Optional low-cost dental and vision coverage
• Long-term and Short-term disability, Life insurance, AD&D insurance

Schedule: Full time, normal business hours