Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer

SNC-Lavalin; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in rock mechanics in Ottawa, Canada. The role involves leading complex projects, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to strategic proposals. Ideal candidates have 15+ years of experience and a relevant degree. The company offers competitive compensation, flexible benefits, and a hybrid work culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience (or equivalent expertise).
• Professional Engineering License (P.Eng) in Ontario or eligibility to obtain.
• Proven experience in rock mass characterization.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects and mentor junior staff.
• Contribute to strategic proposals and expand geotechnics capabilities.

Skills

Rock mechanics design

Project management

Client relationship skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology

Postgraduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Are you ready to shape the future of infrastructure through cutting‑edge rock mechanics engineering? Join AtkinsRéalis, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, where your expertise will drive transformative projects across Canada and beyond.

Your role

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in Rock Mechanics, you will lead complex projects, mentor junior staff, and serve as a technical reference. You will contribute to strategic proposals and help expand our infrastructure geotechnics capabilities.

About you

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology; postgraduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience (or equivalent expertise).
• Professional Engineering License (P.Eng) in Ontario or eligibility to obtain.
• Proven experience in rock mechanics design and rock mass characterization.
• A focused expertise on rock mechanics and rock engineering projects dealing with rock face stability, tunneling and underground excavations in rock, foundations, and rockfall hazards.
• Expertise in sectors such as highways, rail, municipal, industrial, commercial, or residential geotechnics.
• Strong project management and client relationship skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.