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About Us
BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 800 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources. Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as 'One Team', dedicated to solving the world's most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has offices located across Canada, the United States, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia.
Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a casual, dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees' professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.
We believe in One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense and Clarity.
The Role
BGC is seeking an intermediate level Geotechnical or Geological Engineer (or similar) with a fundamental understanding and interest in rock mechanics, and experience in geo-mechanical design for open pit slopes and/or underground development, waste rock storage facilities, and/or natural rock slope stability to join our team in Reno, Nevada. The suitable candidate should have the ability to work in multi-disciplined project teams across BGC's various business sectors, with a focus on mining.
Responsibilities
Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Working on projects related to geotechnical investigations, analyses, and design for proposed and operating open pit and/or underground mines
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams across BGC's business sectors, contributing geotechnical expertise to a variety of projects.
• Performing rock mass characterization including interpretation of data collected from drillholes, surface mapping, laboratory testing, and other field data
• Development of geotechnical models (3D geological and structural modeling software experience is a plus)
• Performing empirical, analytical, and numerical stability analyses for open pit and underground rock mechanics assessments
• Preparing technical documents related to your project work
• Mentoring a team of junior geotechnical and geological engineers and geoscientists
• Participating in proposal writing and project cost estimating
• Traveling within the US and internationally for site visits and field work
• Field work including: geotechnical core logging, hydrogeological subsurface testing, surface and face mapping, and instrumentation installation.

Required Education, Experience & Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a similar degree
• Post graduate degree is desirable
• 5+ years of progressive rock mechanics experience
• Some consulting experience is an asset
• PE registration in the US or the ability to obtain registration within 12 months of hire date
• Strong analytical skills including numerical modelling experience
• Ability to learn and adapt new software tools including in-house developed software and workflows
• Strong skills in critical thinking, technical writing, and verbal communication
• Leadership skills
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and geoscientists

Position Requirements
Drug & Alcohol Testing
To ensure we meet our client's compliance requirements and our workplace health and safety commitments, BGC has a drug and alcohol policy that applies to this position. The policy states that an employee may be required to take a drug and alcohol test prior to engaging in field work. This testing could be requested within an employee's first week or in the future, as required. It is important to note that some clients also require random drug and alcohol testing, and/or testing in the event of a health and safety accident or incident.
Driver's License
BGC requires that employees have a valid driver's license, and that employees can drive a field pickup truck. Upon hiring, BGC will require a driver's abstract to allow for a safety review of your driving history.
Travel and Vaccination
BGC is committed to maintaining a safe work environment to ensure the health and safety of employees while on business travel and during field assignments. To meet travel and client requirements, employees may be required to receive vaccinations such as yellow fever, COVID-19, etc. If you require an accommodation or wish to discuss your situation, please contact Human Resources. BGC requires that you have a current passport for this position.
Company Benefits
BGC offers our employees the following:

• Our 'One Team' culture supporting health, wellness, safety and diversity
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Health, Dental and Vision coverage
  • LTD, Life, AD&D and Business Travel Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holidays
• Parental leave top ups
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Flat management structure
• Flexible workplace with office and home arrangements
• Social and wellness activities
• Casual and professional work environment

Compensation
The estimated base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000 USD per annum, however base pay will be commensurate with job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. BGC's compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus plan, training allowance, and comprehensive medical and dental plan.
Disclosures
(1) At BGC, we use Artificial Intelligence to streamline parts of the recruitment process, however all decisions about candidate selection and advancement continue to be made by our hiring team.
(2) This is a newly created position, reflecting our continued growth and investment in expanding our capabilities.
(3) This posting will remain open until the position has been filled.
(4) Privacy Notice: By submitting an application you are consenting to BGC Engineering Inc. using and storing provided information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.