Junior Geotechnical/Rock Mechanics Engineer

SRK Consulting; Vancouver; Presencial; CAD 75.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Compensation package

Diversity of projects

Employee ownership

Descripción de la vacante

SRK Consulting is seeking a permanent, full-time Rock Mechanics professional in Vancouver, BC. The role involves geotechnical characterization and rock mechanics applications for surface and underground mine design, with travel to North American and international clients.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in geological, mining, or geotechnical engineering and have 1–3 years of relevant experience, including geotechnical logging and rock mass characterization. Vancouver-based or relocation-ready.

Formación

• Degree in geological, mining or geotechnical engineering.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in geotechnical logging, mapping and rock mass characterization is a plus.
• Familiarity with 2D/3D geotechnical modelling packages is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a team under a Senior/Principal Consultant.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Based in Vancouver or willing to relocate.

Responsabilidades

• Consult on projects for North American and international clients, with travel.
• Apply rock mechanics principles to surface and underground mine design issues.
• Lead full project scopes from concept studies to detailed design, construction, and mine closure.
• Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams and potentially engage in international travel.

Conocimientos

Geotechnical logging

Geotechnical mapping

Rock mass characterization

2D/3D geotechnical modelling

Educación

Geological/mining/geotechnical engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

Department: Rock Mechanics

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Vancouver, BC

Compensation: CA$75,000 - CA$85,000 / year

Description

SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and metals sector.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will consult on projects for North American and international clients, requiring travel. Assignments will include geotechnical characterization and applying rock mechanics principles to both surface and underground mine design issues. This work will involve full project scopes from conceptual studies to the detailed design and construction stage, as well as to the mine closure stage, liaising with other technical specialists. This position involves working in multi-disciplinary teams on a range of projects and may include international travel.

Essential Requirements

• A degree in geological, mining or geotechnical engineering.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Practical experience in geotechnical logging, mapping and rock mass characterization will be a benefit.
• Some understanding of basic operating skills in 2D/3D geological/geotechnical numerical modelling packages will be advantageous.
• The ability to work in a team under the leadership of a Senior/Principal Consultant.
• Valid driver’s license
• Based in Vancouver or ability to relocate.

Benefits and Pay

The estimated base pay range for this position is $75,000 to 85,000. The salary offered will be commensurate with relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.

In return for considering a future with us, we offer:

• An attractive compensation package.
• Diversity of projects and clients within a non-hierarchical consultancy environment.
• The opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group owned by its employees.