Intermediate Geotechnical/Rock Mechanics Engineer – Vancouver, BC
SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and metals sector.
Responsibilities
- Consult on projects for mostly international clients, requiring travel.
- Participate in geotechnical characterization and apply rock mechanics principles to both surface and underground mine design issues.
- Work on full project scopes from conceptual studies to advanced design and operations, liaising closely with mining engineers and other technical specialists.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on a range of projects both nationally and overseas; international travel may form a significant part of the role.
Qualifications
- A degree in geological, mining or geotechnical engineering.
- 3 to 8 years of relevant experience; open pit/underground operating mine experience is considered beneficial.
- Practical experience in geotechnical logging, mapping and rock mass characterization.
- Proficiency in geological modelling software.
- Fundamental understanding of basic operating skills in 2D/3D geotechnical numerical modelling packages.
- Hydrogeology experience is considered an asset.
- The ability to work independently and remotely within a small team under the leadership of a Senior/Principal Consultant.
- Qualified registration or eligibility to obtain it.
Benefits
- Estimated base pay range $85,000 to $110,000, commensurate with skills.
- An attractive compensation package.
- Diversity of projects and clients within a non-hierarchical consultancy environment.
- Opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group owned by its employees.