Underground Geotechnical Engineer – 7/7 Site Rotation

Peter Lucas; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health and dental benefits

Relocation assistance

Company pension matching

Job summary

Peter Lucas Project Management is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support underground mining operations near Kamloops, BC. This permanent, site-based role focuses on ground control, development, and technical solutions for safe mining activities.

You will contribute to ramp development, assess ground conditions, and optimize support designs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and efficiency on site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional engineering designation (P.Eng.).
• Experience providing geotechnical engineering support in underground mining environments.
• Knowledge of ground support design, excavation stability, and underground development activities.
• Knowledge of geotechnical monitoring techniques, instrumentation, and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical engineering support for underground ramp development and mining activities.
• Perform geotechnical assessments, field inspections, mapping, and data collection to evaluate ground conditions and excavation stability.
• Develop, review, and optimize ground support designs based on site conditions and geotechnical data.
• Monitor ground behaviour and provide recommendations to support safe and efficient mining operations.
• Analyze geotechnical information and communicate practical recommendations to mine operations and engineering teams.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations related to ground conditions and support systems.
• Participate in site safety initiatives and ensure compliance with mining safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Geotechnical knowledge

Field assessments

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Professional engineer designation (P.Eng.)

Tools

Geotechnical instrumentation

Job description

Peter Lucas Project Management is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support underground mining operations near Kamloops, BC. This permanent, site-based role focuses on ground control, development, and technical solutions for safe mining activities.

You will contribute to ramp development, assess ground conditions, and optimize support designs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and efficiency on site.