[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Barrick Mining jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/barrick-mining/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Barrick Mining · Elko, NV # NGM - Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer Elko, NV, United States Full-time Operations Listed on Barrick Mining’s official careers site. Posted October 16, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Barrick Mining’s careers site →](https://ehkn.fa.ca2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/241122) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Barrick Mining](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/barrick-mining/) / NGM - Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer ## Job description ### Position Description Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Nevada Gold Mines is building an internal geotechnical design team to develop designs for our open pits and waste rock storage facilities. We are looking for Open Pit Geotechnical Engineers to join our internal geotechnical design team. The successful candidate will assist in developing and guiding projects within the Nevada Gold Mines portfolio at all stages of development from scoping level to active mining through closure. At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. ### Responsibilities Data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock fabric properties including logging of drill holes and excavations Interpretation of laboratory and field testing of soil and rock materials, rock mass anisotropy and effects on slope performance Develop standard operating procedures for geotechnical logging, analyses, and design Geotechnical engineering analyses using Rocscience suite of surface stability software programs, Maptek IRC tool, LeapFrog, Deswik, Vulcan, etc. - Perform slope design compliance - Develop geotechnical slope designs at the bench, inter-ramp, and overall slope scales Preparation of technical memos and/or reports - Strong written and oral communication skills with various personnel levels - Collaborate with site geotechnical engineering and planning teams to coordinate field activities, schedule projects, and develop slope design criteria Mentoring staff on geotechnical engineering principals and techniques Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering or related field required - Minimum of 3 years hands-on geotechnical experience at an active open pit mine site required Hands-on experience with data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock fabric properties required - Strong understanding of soil and rock soil properties, anisotropy and effects on slope design required Understanding of soils and rock deformability properties and characteristics preferred Understanding and experience with open pit blasting techniques and controls preferred - Strong understanding of slope design workflows at the bench to overall slope scales preferred - Strong competence in Rocscience suite of surface stability software programs, Maptek IRC tool, LeapFrog required Competent in use of Deswik and/or Maptek Vulcan preferred Understanding of 3-D geologic model inputs and development, and impacts on slope stability and design required Experience with bench scale and inter-ramp scale slope design compliance required Experience with Python programming highly regarded - Demonstrated ability for developing and sustaining short term and long term projects preferred - Must be able to work in a team environment required Supervisory experience of engineers and technicians preferred What We Can Offer You A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more! Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team. Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues. Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization. Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 16, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 23, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 23, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Elko, NV, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Barrick Mining’s careers site →](https://ehkn.fa.ca2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/241122) ## More jobs at Barrick Mining ### [Barrick - Capital Projects - Senior Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/barrick-mining/jobs/99542c5f9889809aae00/) Elko, NV, United States ### [Cortez - Electrical Engineer, SCADA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/barrick-mining/jobs/d72031a818d4e6517cef/) Elko, NV, United States ### [Cortez - Open Pit Driller](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/barrick-mining/jobs/29a93a19e1afc3f456fb/) Elko, NV, United States ### [Cortez - Safety & Health Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/barrick-mining/jobs/1c217b520945c492f6bf/) Elko, NV, United States ### [Cortez - Senior Environmental Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/barrick-mining/jobs/35d66a65bba45d3ce9f7/) Elko, NV, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Director, Geotechnical Open Pit](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/anglogold-ashanti/jobs/4f6ef849f36dbf84ad42/) AngloGold Ashanti · Perth, WA, AU ### [Engineer Geotechnical - Open Pit](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/evolution-mining/jobs/ae8bbd395756643eed8a/) Evolution Mining · Kalgoorlie, WA, AU ### [Director Open Pit Mining](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/anglogold-ashanti/jobs/e11073539e79ecf1006c/) AngloGold Ashanti · Perth, WA, AU ### [Surveyor Open Pit](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/evolution-mining/jobs/3269551bf2c57c6690ab/) Evolution Mining · Kalgoorlie, WA, AU ### [Technician, Open Pit Production Geology (Fly-In Fly-Out)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/agnico-eagle-mines/jobs/b77ef9ac4c67773c591e/) Agnico Eagle Mines · Nunavut-Rankin Inlet-Meliadine Division OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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