Senior Mining Rock Mechanic Engineer

WSP in Canada; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer to lead geomechanical analysis and design across the mining lifecycle in Canada, from early studies to construction. You will work with multidisciplinary teams on open pit and underground projects, delivering safe, efficient rock engineering solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop technical strategies, manage scopes and budgets, and strengthen client relationships while advancing industry-leading standards in geomechanics.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in rock mechanics across underground and open pit mining.
• Experience with underground excavation design, ground control, and site investigations.
• Proficient with numerical modelling tools RS2/RS3, FLAC3D, PLAXIS or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of mining methods and geotechnical risk assessment.
• Ability to deliver complex projects from study through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead rock mechanics analysis and design for underground and open pit mining projects.
• Design and evaluate excavation stability including stopes, shafts, drifts and slopes.
• Deliver advanced geomechanical analyses using numerical modelling and limit equilibrium methods.
• Oversee geotechnical investigation programs and data interpretation.
• Guide project delivery by developing scopes, schedules and technical strategies.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices across multidisciplinary teams.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted geomechanical advisor.
• Contribute to technical innovation and industry-leading standards.

Skills

Rock mechanics

Geotechnical design

Numerical modelling

Client relationships

Tools

RS2/RS3

FLAC3D

PLAXIS

Job description

Job Description

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The Opportunity

Shape the Future of Mining Stability and Safety

Join a team delivering some of Canada’s most complex open pit and underground mining projects. As a Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer, you will be a key technical contributor, leading geomechanical analysis and design across the full mining lifecycle—from early-stage studies through detailed design and construction.

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will help develop safe, efficient, and innovative solutions in challenging rock environments while influencing project outcomes and mentoring future talent.

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Your Impact

• Lead rock mechanics analysis and design for underground and open pit mining projects across Canada
• Design and evaluate excavation stability, including stopes, shafts, drifts, and slopes
• Deliver advanced geomechanical analyses using numerical modelling and limit equilibrium methods
• Oversee geotechnical investigation programs, structural geology assessments, and data interpretation
• Guide project delivery by developing scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical strategies
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices across multidisciplinary teams
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor on geomechanical risks
• Contribute to technical innovation, continuous improvement, and industry-leading standards

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 10-15 years of experience in rock mechanics across underground and open pit mining environments
• Strong expertise in underground excavation design, ground support systems, and site investigations
• Proficiency in numerical modelling tools (e.g., RS2/RS3, FLAC3D, PLAXIS or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of mining methods, ground control practices, and hydro-mechanical interactions
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects from study phases through implementation