Job Details

At EXP, were driven to provide innovative solutions for the worlds built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators, and professionals, we bring diverse talents together to solve complex challenges. Joining EXP means being part of a community that values diversity, entrepreneurial spirit, sustainable results, and shared ambitions for each other, our clients, and communities. Our global network supports your individual experience within a larger purpose.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Civil Engineer, Mining (Independent Contractor)

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will join the Mining team, based in Denver, Colorado, or Montana (Remote).

What a day at EXP has in store for you

1. Preparing proposals for geotechnical services for civil engineering projects, including cost estimates and timelines;
2. Providing geotechnical services to the Mine Waste unit, including modelling, analyses, design, investigations, and liaising with external labs;
3. Conducting conceptual, pre-feasibility, and feasibility studies for tailings and mine waste facilities;
4. Planning and executing assignments requiring broad geotechnical engineering knowledge;
5. Applying standard procedures and innovative methods to analyze projects;
6. Coordinating with clients, suppliers, and third parties to meet project objectives, managing staff, contractors, scheduling, and budgets;
7. Managing field activities, including investigations, monitoring, and testing on construction sites;
8. Attending project meetings and conducting site inspections;
9. Reviewing monitoring data from geotechnical instrumentation;
10. Analyzing data and preparing technical reports;
11. Collaborating with senior staff on complex issues;
12. Conducting independent studies and analyses;
13. Working independently with minimal supervision;
14. Liaising with stakeholders including clients, contractors, and consultants;
15. Continuing professional development and mentoring others.

What your experience looks like

• Bachelors Degree in Geotechnical, Civil, or Geological Engineering; postgraduate degree preferred;
• At least 5 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience, preferably in consulting;
• 5 years of experience with Tailings, Dams, and Mine Waste;
• Experience with Dam and Safety Inspections;
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required;
• Experience developing scopes of work, ensuring standards, managing budgets, and reporting;
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, mentor junior staff, and conduct complex investigations;
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving skills, and computer analysis proficiency;
• Valid drivers license and vehicle.