Principal Geomechanics – Mining Engineer

ITASCA Minneapolis

Principal Geomechanics/Mining Engineer at ITASCA North America providing technical leadership in mining projects. Leading complex geomechanics tasks and mentoring engineers across the U.S.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior technical leadership on mining geomechanics and rock mechanics projects, with a preferred focus on open pit mining.
Lead and review work involving slope stability, pit slope design, rock mass characterization, structural geology, geotechnical domains, monitoring, operational support, and risk assessment.
Guide and review advanced numerical modeling, including assumptions, uncertainty, limitations, and implications for client decisions.
Translate complex geomechanical information into practical recommendations for mine planning, design, operations, risk management, and closure.
Serve as a trusted advisor and senior client contact.
Develop client relationships, identify opportunities, and lead proposals, scopes, budgets, schedules, and project strategy.
Mentor engineers and support high-quality project delivery through review, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate with ITASCA specialists in geomechanics, hydrogeology, engineering geology, geochemistry, data science, and software development.
Support marketing of consulting services and ITASCA software through client engagement, conferences, technical papers, and industry participation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in mining engineering, geotechnical engineering, geological engineering, civil engineering, geomechanics, geophysics, or a related field
15+ years of relevant post-graduate experience
Proven technical excellence and sound engineering judgment in mining geomechanics, rock mechanics, or geotechnical engineering
Strong experience with open pit geomechanics, slope stability, pit slope design, rock mass characterization, monitoring, and mine operational support
Ability to guide, review, and interpret advanced numerical modeling
Experience leading, managing, and reviewing complex technical projects
Strong client-facing communication skills
Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to business development
Authorization to work in the United States
Strongly valued: Practical mining operations experience in open pit and/or underground environments
Established client relationships in the mining sector
Experience developing and winning consulting work
Experience with ITASCA software, such as FLAC3D, 3DEC, UDEC, PFC, or related numerical modeling tools
Experience integrating geomechanics with hydrogeology, structural geology, mine planning, monitoring data, and operational constraints
Recognition in the mining geomechanics community through publications, conferences, committees, or industry engagement.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Performance bonuses, including cash and company stock
Health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
Generous paid time off from day one
Paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Paid parental leave
Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

mining geomechanicsrock mechanicsslope stabilitypit slope designrock mass characterizationnumerical modelingrisk assessmentgeotechnical engineeringhydrogeologystructural geology

Soft Skills

technical leadershipclient-facing communicationmentoringbusiness developmentproject managementcollaborationcoachingrelationship buildingstrategic planningknowledge sharing

Certifications

Master’s degree in mining engineeringMaster’s degree in geotechnical engineeringMaster’s degree in geological engineeringMaster’s degree in civil engineeringMaster’s degree in geomechanicsMaster’s degree in geophysics