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Geotechnical Engineer-Tailings

Date Posted: Sep 10, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

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    Location Minnesota, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Dec 12, 2026

Job Description

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Description: Job SummaryReporting to the Geotechnical Engineering Manager, or any other individual designated by the Company, the Geotechnical Engineer will assist with all aspects of geotechnical engineering and dam safety activities for the New Range Copper Nickel's legacy tailings facility under care and maintenance. The Geotechnical Engineer will draw on broad industry experience to apply diversified engineering techniques to complex situations relying on principles and /or fundamentals of engineering theory to ensure practical solutions. The Geotechnical Engineer will support good governance aspects of safe tailings management for NewRange Copper Nickel, including implementation of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), participation in Independent Tailings Review Board (ITRB) meetings, and instrumentation and execution of field programs to collect geotechnical site-specific data, among others. All roles at NewRange serve as a courageous safety leader, leading by example and fostering a proactive safety and sustainability culture based on the common values of health, safety, environment, and communities.ResponsibilitiesField Program Development & OversightLead the development, oversight, and execution of geotechnical field programs supporting tailings storage facilities; including care and maintenance and closure planning, in accordance with GISTM and all other relevant governance framework.Coordinate and manage geotechnical drilling, instrumentation installation, and field investigations to support engineering analyses and design inputs.Geotechnical Design & Engineering StudiesSupport Geotechnical Engineering Manager and contribute to scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, and other mining project study phases.Integrate slope stability design, tailings storage management concepts, and surface/groundwater hydrology considerations into project design.Develop geotechnical engineering standards, monitoring plans, and performance criteria to assess and manage site risks.Risk Assessment & Technical AdvisoryWork with and manage EOR (Engineer of Record) activities on legacy tailings facility projects.Assess, identify, and communicate geotechnical risks to project leadership and multidisciplinary teams.Provide technical interpretation of geotechnical data to inform engineering design, mine planning, and water management strategies.Coordinate consistent ITRB meetings and third-party conformance reviews. Liaise with parent company subject matter experts. Track recommendations.Project & Contract ManagementManage project-related budgets associated with geotechnical programs and investigations.Assist in establishing and managing geotechnical consulting contracts, including scope development and performance oversight.Other DutiesResponsible for the construction records and as-built information of the tailings facility geotechnical structures.Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet operational needs.This job description is intended to provide a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. NewRange reserves the right to modify or assign other duties as necessary to meet operational needs. Requirements: QualificationsBachelor of Science in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related discipline.Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the mining and/or consulting industry. Professional Engineer (PE) license, or active progress toward obtaining licensure, through a recognized professional engineering organization.Significant experience in tailings storage facilities design and management.Experience in tailings facility design, geotechnical monitoring systems, and achieving GISTM conformance is considered an asset.Experience supporting Project Evaluation at the Scoping, Prefeasibility, Feasibility, and operational stages.Work experience in a setting similar to Northern Minnesota considered

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