Staff Engineer - Tucson, United States - Cnitucson

Description

Staff Engineer (Geotechnical, Geological or Mining)

Full-time

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
Drone mapping
Geomechanical logging
Geomechanical sample collection
Process field data
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

Provide support in the writing of technical reports and memos
Foster strong client relationships while on and off site
Assess risks/hazards and prioritize working safely
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
Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects
May assist senior Geologist/Engineers on large, more complex projects.
Performs other related duties as apparent or assigned
Bachelor's or Master's degree in geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, or related engineering discipline
The position involves domestic and international travel
Professional registration considered a plus
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S
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
Computer literacy, experience with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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


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.
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 read and understand documents such as instruction and procedure manuals, safety guidelines, and regulations.
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).

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

Schedule:
Full time, normal business hours

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