Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings

Job overview

The Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings role is onsite in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota, with work in both office and active project-site environments. Compensation is $106,000–$125,000 per year. NewRange Copper Nickel’s role supports safe tailings management at its legacy tailings facility under care and maintenance. The engineer leads and supports field programs, engineering studies, risk assessment, and governance activities for tailings facilities. The work informs safe facility management, closure planning, project design, and water-management strategies while supporting applicable standards and reviews.

What you'll do

• Develop and oversee geotechnical field programs
• coordinate drilling, instrumentation installation, and investigations
• contribute to mining project study phases
• integrate slope stability and surface and groundwater considerations into designs
• develop standards, monitoring plans, and performance criteria
• manage Engineer of Record activities
• assess and communicate geotechnical risks
• interpret data for design and mine planning
• coordinate independent reviews
• manage program budgets and consulting contracts
• maintain construction and as-built records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

geotechnical engineer

tailings

mining

hoyt lakes mn

full-time

$106k–$125k

newrange copper nickel

tailings storage facilities

gistm

field programs

dam safety

occasional site travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree, at least five years of mining or consulting experience, and a Professional Engineer license or active progress toward licensure. Occasional travel to operating or construction sites may be required.

About the employer

NEWRANGE COPPER NICKEL LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining. Sector: 21.