Principal Rock Mechanic Engineer

WSP; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer to lead geomechanical analysis on complex open pit and underground mining projects across Canada. You will guide designs, evaluate rock mass behavior, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, robust solutions.

You will mentor professionals, advance technical standards, and contribute to client relationships while traveling to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geological, mining, civil, or geotechnical engineering; rock mechanics/ geomechanics is an asset.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in underground/open pit mining rock mechanics.
• Professional Engineer registration in Canada or eligibility to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead rock mechanics analysis and design for underground and open pit mining projects in Canada.
• Develop safe, efficient geotechnical designs for stopes, shafts, drifts and slopes.
• Use numerical modelling and limit equilibrium methods to support design decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide geotechnical investigation programs.

Skills

Rock mechanics

Geotechnical analysis

Engineering leadership

Client relationship

Numerical modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in geotechnical/mining/cild civil or geological engineering

Tools

RS2

RS3

FLAC3D

Plaxis

Job description

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The Opportunity

Turn Ground Complexity into Confidence

Bring technical insight and practical judgement to mining projects where stability, safety, and performance are inseparable. Your leadership will help teams understand challenging rock environments and make informed decisions throughout the mine lifecycle.

As a Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer, you will be a key technical contributor on complex open pit and underground mining projects across Canada. Working with multidisciplinary teams from early-stage studies through detailed design and construction support, you will lead geomechanical analysis and design, develop safe and efficient solutions, influence project outcomes, build trusted client relationships, and mentor developing professionals.

Your Impact

Lead rock mechanics analysis and design for underground and open pit mining projects, helping clients manage geomechanical risk across the full project lifecycle.

Design and evaluate the stability of stopes , shafts, drifts, slopes, and related mine infrastructure, translating ground conditions into practical engineering solutions.

Deliver advanced geomechanical assessments using numerical modelling and limit equilibrium methods to support confident design and operational decisions.

Guide geotechnical investigation programs, structural geology assessments, field data interpretation, and the development of defensible design parameters.

Manage technical scopes, strategies, schedules, budgets, and quality reviews while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and multidisciplinary project teams.

Strengthen WSP's mining practice by mentoring professionals, advancing technical standards, and encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.

The Skills That Set You Apart

A bachelor's degree in geological, mining, civil, or geotechnical engineering, or a closely related discipline; graduate education in rock mechanics or geomechanics is an asset.

10–15 years of relevant experience applying rock mechanics principles in underground and open pit mining environments.

Professional Engineer registration in Canada, or eligibility to obtain registration.

Advanced expertise in underground excavation design, slope stability, ground support systems, geotechnical site investigations, and structural geology interpretation.

Proficiency with numerical modelling tools such as RS2, RS3, FLAC3D, PLAXIS, or equivalent software, together with experience applying limit equilibrium methods.

Strong understanding of mining methods, ground control practices, geomechanical risk, and hydro-mechanical interactions across study, design, and implementation phases.

Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical assignments, communicate defensible recommendations to clients and stakeholders, and mentor multidisciplinary professionals.

Clear technical writing and analytical capabilities, along with a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project and mine sites as required.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $162,200 - $212,200

MB & ON: $148,000 - $198,000

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $146,500 - $194,600

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Engineer Stability Where It Matters

Every mine depends on a clear understanding of the ground that supports it. Bring your geomechanical expertise to decisions that protect people, strengthen performance, and help shape more resilient mining operations.

Make every layer of insight count .

Job Info

• Job Identification 94979
• Posting Date 09/11/2026, 08:34 PM

About Us

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Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
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