Junior Geotechnical/Rock Mechanics Engineer

SRK Consulting (UK) Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Diversity of projects and clients

Employee ownership options

Job summary

SRK Consulting (UK) Ltd in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Junior Geotechnical/Rock Mechanics Engineer to join multidisciplinary teams on mining projects, with travel to North American and international clients.

Responsibilities include geotechnical characterization and applying rock mechanics to surface and underground mine design from concept studies to closure, liaising with other specialists; 1–3 years of relevant experience, logging, mapping, rock mass characterization, and basic 2D/3D

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in geotechnical logging, mapping and rock mass characterization is a plus.
• Basic understanding of 2D/3D geotechnical modelling tools is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a team under supervision of a Senior/Principal Consultant.
• Valid driver's license; based in Vancouver or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Consult on projects for North American and international clients with travel.
• Perform geotechnical characterization and apply rock mechanics to surface and underground mine design.
• Manage full project scopes from conceptual studies to detailed design and closure; liaise with other specialists.
• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams on diverse mining projects.

Skills

1-3 years experience

Geotechnical logging

Rock mass characterization

2D/3D modelling basics

Team collaboration

Relocation willingness

Valid driver's license

Job description

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

We are seeking a Junior Geotechnical/Rock Mechanics Engineer.

Description of 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.

• 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.

This position involves working in multi-disciplinary teams on a range of projects and may include international travel.

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.

This position involves working in multi-disciplinary teams on a range of projects and may include international travel.

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.
• Opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group, owned by its employees.