Employment Opportunity

Location: Itasca Consulting Group, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Itasca, a leading international engineering company, is seeking a Geomechanics / Mining Engineer in its Minneapolis office. The successful candidate will be responsible mainly for conducting consulting projects using numerical analysis and would interact with both Itasca engineers and clients on a regular basis. The projects are world-class, providing exceptional professional experience working with industry leaders in our US and international offices. The work environment is unparalleled, with a culture of innovation and collaboration, a collegial atmosphere, and a highly diverse workforce. The candidate should have a background in geomechanics modeling, preferably with Itasca codes in mining or petroleum applications, and a demonstrated capability to manage projects independently.

Primary position expectations include the ability to:

• Perform numerical modeling, analyze results, and communicate results to clients.
• Work collaboratively with engineering staff on geomechanics consulting projects.
• Participate in business development (seeking new consulting projects and clients).
• Assist software developers in improving Itasca modeling software.
• Be self-directed, managing and completing projects on time and on budget.
• Travel as required to visit client sites and attend conferences, up to 20% time.

Minimum requirements:

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Geotechnical, Geomechanics, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Geophysics, or related field.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience as a Geotechnical Engineer, Mining Engineer, Civil Engineer, Rock Mechanics Engineer, Geomechanics Engineer, or related position.
• Two (2) years of experience with advanced numerical modeling.
• Field experience and Itasca software experience preferred.
• English proficiency.

Why Itasca Consulting Group?

• 100% employee-owned company
• Performance bonuses (cash and company stock)
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees and their families
• Paid time off (starts accruing on day one)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Company paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance

This is a full-time position. Salary is commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience. Itasca Consulting Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Please send your cover letter and CV to careers@itascacg.com.