Senior Specialist Rock Mechanics Engineer

Tetra Tech; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 151,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Specialist Rock Mechanics Engineer to join their Rock Engineering Team in Vancouver. This role involves leading engineering projects in the mining sector, ensuring high standards in deliverables, and mentoring junior staff. The position offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work culture focused on work/life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Hybrid work culture with flexible tools and options

Focus on work/life balance

Collaborative, staff-centric culture

Ongoing professional growth and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• 18–25 years of mining industry or consulting engineering experience.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia.
• Experience managing field programs and site exploration activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct billable project work through staged senior reviews.
• Lead engineering teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Mentor staff through active training and development.

Skills

Technical leadership in open pit mining geomechanics

Geological analysis

Project management

Excellent technical writing

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Geological or Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D.

Tools

Geological modeling software

2D/3D geotechnical modeling

Job description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Specialist Rock Mechanics Engineer to our growing Rock Engineering Team based in Vancouver, BC.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are leading with science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today, we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives worldwide.

Tetra Tech’s Rock Engineering Group has been a core part of our Vancouver office since the late 1970s, comprising members of our geotechnical practice specializing in diverse rock engineering projects. We have a reputation for innovation and excellence in rock mechanics, supported by decades of experience. Our services range from terrain evaluation to underground geotechnics, facilitated by effective communication between our engineers, geoscientists, and clients.

Our mining geotechnics experts have extensive experience in planning, design, and construction of projects, including pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for open pit and underground mining projects in Canada and globally.

While providing practical, cost-effective solutions to mining clients, our staff's experience and our collaborative culture make Tetra Tech stand out. We aspire to be a world-class center of technical excellence, delivering innovative solutions to the mining industry. We offer a staff-centric culture that promotes professional development, competitive salaries, benefits, and flexible working options.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work utilizes cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful global change. Discover your potential—advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy with the next generation of engineers.

The salary range for this position is $151,000 to $190,000 per annum. Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including education, relevant experience, skills, location, and qualifications.

Your Role:

This role involves key responsibilities aligned with your career growth and our core values:

1. Conduct billable project work through staged senior reviews from inception to final analysis, design, and deliverables.
2. Lead engineering teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, performing staged reviews and supporting technical improvements.
3. Stay updated with industry best practices and identify methodologies to improve delivery and provide innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions.
4. Demonstrate leadership in quality assurance, ensuring high standards in deliverables and emphasizing quality in technical and project management aspects.
5. Mentor staff through active training and development, guiding their technical careers.
6. Foster innovation, share knowledge, publish technical papers, and encourage conference participation.
7. Adhere to internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
8. Pursue continuous professional development and maintain technical expertise.
9. Work safely at all times, reporting health and safety concerns.
10. Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Geological or Geotechnical Engineering.
• An advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) is an asset.
• 18–25 years of mining industry or consulting engineering experience, preferably in a mine consulting environment.
• Technical leadership in open pit mining geomechanics, with experience in all levels of engineering studies.
• Extensive knowledge of geological analysis, rock strength, failure mechanisms, stability analyses, reinforcement, kinematics, stress analyses, and numerical modeling.
• Proficiency in geological modeling software and 2D/3D geotechnical modeling.
• Experience managing field programs and site exploration activities.
• Proven project management skills and ability to oversee team work.
• Excellent technical writing skills and a drive for high-quality standards and innovation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team orientation, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Client management experience, mentorship skills, and a positive attitude.
• Business development experience in consulting engineering.
• Prioritizes health and safety in all activities.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia.
• Valid driver’s license.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive benefits from day one.
• Hybrid work culture with flexible tools and options.
• Focus on work/life balance.
• Collaborative, staff-centric culture valuing contributions.
• Ongoing professional growth and mentorship opportunities.

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