Brierley Associates is seeking qualified candidates to join our team as an entry or mid-level staff engineer or geologist in our Cottage Grove, MN office or in our Aurora, IL office.
Candidates must possess a BS degree (MS preferred) in geology or geotechnical, geological, mining, or civil engineering from an accredited university. Candidates must be highly motivated and possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills. The ability to multi-task, work under strict deadlines, and collaborate is essential.
This position requires 0-4 years of experience for entry level and 2-5+ years for mid-level. The level of compensation and office location will be dependent on the candidate’s level of experience.
Responsibilities include technical/engineering support of projects involving geohazards (both natural and man-made) and/or the reclamation of abandoned mine sites (soft and hard rock mines). This includes the analysis and design solutions pertaining to sites with slope stability, sinkholes, subsidence, erosion, and karst related challenges, as well as evaluating and creating solutions pertaining to abandoned mine sites such as mine fires, ground subsidence, Acid Mine Drainage (AMD), clogged streams, erosion, dangerous embankments, abandoned tailings dams, the removal and treatment of mine gob, and highwalls. Creative thinking and innovative solutions are encouraged to address the variety of issues that may be found at any site.
This will include performing tasks such as:
- Preparing design computations, models, calculations, and quantity estimates
- Layout and detailing of engineering drawings
- Report writing
- Conducting and overseeing on-site geotechnical exploration and investigation programs (including the logging of soil and rock samples)
- Construction site visits to monitor progress and other elements of contract documents
- Assist in client communications
- Assist in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, and plans
- Problem solving with other engineers and contractors
- Providing technical assistance to other Brierley offices.
Experience with the some or all of the following software is preferred, but not required:
- AutoCAD – Civil3D
- Autodesk
- Mathcad
- Leapfrog
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Openground
- Slope/W or other similar slope stability software
Occasional travel to project sites should be expected. A valid driver’s license and a reliable means of transportation are required.
Because knowledge is vitally important to our ability to deliver quality services, we encourage continuing education, participation in professional and technical organizations, presentation of technical papers, and providing mentorship to others in fields of underground construction.
Interested candidates should respond in confidence to Joshua Zimmermann at jzimmermann@brierleyassociates.com
Please include a current resume and note availability.
No phone calls, please.