Senior Specialist Rock Mechanics Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Specialist Rock Mechanics Engineer to join their innovative Rock Engineering Team in Vancouver. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects in a collaborative environment, driving advancements in rock mechanics for mining. With a focus on quality and safety, you will mentor junior staff, manage engineering studies, and contribute to groundbreaking solutions that positively impact communities. The company promotes a flexible work culture, professional development, and a commitment to work/life balance, making it an exciting opportunity for engineers looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Hybrid work culture

Flexibility and work/life balance

Collaborative team culture

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 18-25 years of experience in mining industry or consulting engineering.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in open pit mining geomechanics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct project work through senior project reviews from inception to final analysis.
• Lead engineering teams to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Skills

Geological Analysis

Geotechnical Engineering

Rock Mechanics

Project Management

Technical Writing

Client Management

Health and Safety Practices

Education

Undergraduate degree in Geological or Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Geological Modelling Software

2D/3D Geotechnical Numerical Modelling Software

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 around the world.

Tetra Tech’s Rock Engineering Group has been a core part of Tetra Tech’s Vancouver office since the late 1970s and comprises members of our geotechnical practice who specialize in a diversity of rock engineering projects. We have a well-earned reputation for innovation and excellence in rock mechanics based on decades of experience. From terrain evaluation to underground geotechnics, our wide-ranging services are supported by effective communication between our specialized team of engineers and geoscientists and our clients.

Our mining geotechnics experts have a broad range of experience in the planning, design, and construction of projects. We have extensive experience completing pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for multiple open pit and underground mining projects in Canada and globally.

Although Tetra Tech has risen to the challenge of providing practical, cost-effective solutions to mining clients, it is our staff and their hard-won experience and our collaborative working culture that makes Tetra Tech stand out. The group aspires to be a world-class centre of high-quality technical excellence for practical, innovative technical solutions delivered to the mining industry. We offer an integrated and collaborative staff-centric working culture that promotes and supports staff development throughout their careers, competitive salaries and benefits, and flexible working conditions options.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work pushes the limits with cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy with the next generation of exceptional engineers.

The salary range for this position is $151,000 to $190,000 per annum. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

Your Role:

The role is fulfilling several key aspects that we believe will align with your position expectations, will further your own career growth, and foster the development and continued success of the rock engineering group. The following key aspects of your role are both founded and themed upon our core values.

• Conduct billable project work through staged senior project reviews throughout a project from inception at the proposal stage through to final analysis, design recommendations, and project deliverables.
• A leader of engineering technical teams to deliver projects on time and on budget. Performing staged senior reviews throughout projects and identifying, strategizing, and supporting the improvement of our technical capabilities and strengths.
• Keeping up to date with industry best practices and identifying new and existing methodologies that can be used to improve our delivery and provide an innovative or more cost-effective/sustainable solution.
• Demonstrate leadership in quality through fostering excellent quality by ensuring deliverables of the highest standard are issued to clients. Emphasizing and reiterating the importance of quality from technical aspects to good project management.
• Active and proactive in staff training and development through mentoring staff as appropriate on projects and help guide the technical aspects of their careers.
• Foster and identify innovation, share the knowledge, publish technical papers both with clients and with other staff, and encourage conference and technical paper preparation by all staff.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Geological or Geotechnical Engineering.
• An advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) is considered an asset.
• 18 – 25 years of mining industry or consulting engineering experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in a mine consulting engineering environment.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience in open pit mining geomechanics. Strong track record of designing, executing, and managing all levels of engineering studies in open pit projects.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of geological analysis and design including rock strength and failure mechanisms, rock mass characterizations, stability analyses, reinforcement designs, kinematics, stress analyses, bench reconciliation, and numerical modelling.
• Highly proficient in geological modelling software and 2D/3D geotechnical numerical modelling.
• Considerable practical experience in every aspect of mine site exploration including the development and management of field programs comprising geotechnical rock core logging, downhole hydrogeological testing, surface and downhole geophysics, and laboratory test scheduling.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects and delegating and overseeing lesser experienced staff work assignments through all aspects of rock mechanics’ design process.
• Excellent technical writing skills and a strong desire to drive a technical quality culture to the highest standards, inspire innovation, and foster industry research and development.
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a team environment, and to set and meet deliverable deadlines.
• Professional and responsive communicator with client management experience, a willing mentor to lesser experienced staff and a positive attitude.
• Consulting engineering business development experience with an ability to establish and maintain solid client relationships.
• Prioritizes health and safety in all aspects; from field staff safety to staff mental and physical wellbeing to integrating safety in design practices.
• Must be registered or eligible to register as a professional engineer in the Province of British Columbia.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
• We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative staff-centric team culture that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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Additional Information

• Organization: 704 EGI