Geotechnical Engineer, Rock Mechanics

Wood West & Associates Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood West & Associates Inc. in Burnaby seeks an experienced Geotechnical Engineer, Rock Mechanics to join our established geotechnical team. You will work on challenging rock engineering projects across BC and beyond, combining technical analysis, design, field investigations, and project delivery.

You’ll lead smaller projects, mentor junior engineers, and apply modern tools such as photogrammetry, UAVs, and geotechnical modelling software to deliver results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, Mining Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of geotechnical or rock engineering experience.
• P.Eng. or P.Geo. registration with EGBC, or eligibility to transfer to BC.

Responsibilities

• Assess geological conditions and perform rock mass characterization.
• Complete engineering analysis and design for rock slopes, tunnels, underground excavations, foundations, rockfall hazards, and mining-related projects.
• Participate in field investigations, geological mapping, rock core logging, drilling programs, and construction monitoring.
• Perform slope stability and rockfall assessments and support geotechnical instrumentation programs.
• Manage technical tasks and smaller projects from planning through reporting and delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and clients.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
• Apply modern tools and technologies, including photogrammetry, UAVs, and geotechnical modelling software.

Skills

Rock engineering

Geotechnical analysis

Field investigations

Project leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Mining Engineering

Tools

Photogrammetry

UAVs

Geotechnical modelling software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer, Rock Mechanics to join a well-established geotechnical team in Burnaby. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging rock engineering projects across BC and beyond, combining technical analysis, design, field investigation, and project delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Assess geological conditions and perform rock mass characterization.
• Complete engineering analysis and design for rock slopes, tunnels, underground excavations, foundations, rockfall hazards, and mining-related projects.
• Participate in field investigations, geological mapping, rock core logging, drilling programs, and construction monitoring.
• Perform slope stability and rockfall assessments and support geotechnical instrumentation programs.
• Manage technical tasks and smaller projects from planning through reporting and delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and clients.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
• Apply modern tools and technologies, including photogrammetry, UAVs, and geotechnical modelling software.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, Mining Engineering, Engineering Geology, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of geotechnical or rock engineering experience.
• Strong experience in rock engineering, geological mapping, rock mass characterization, and geotechnical analysis.
• P.Eng. or P.Geo. registration with EGBC, or eligibility to transfer registration to BC.
• Ability to independently lead smaller projects and technical assignments.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Interest in mentoring junior staff and contributing to technical development.
• Based in British Columbia or willing to relocate.