Rock Engineer, Burnaby BC
10 to 15 years experience req'd
Geotechnical Engineer
Rock Engineer, Burnaby BC
10 to 15 years experience req'd
Geotechnical Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer, Rock Engineering (Intermediate/Senior) Our client, a global engineering consulting firm, is looking for an intermediate to senior engineer specialized in Rock Engineering to join their team in Burnaby.
This is a full service environment, from field exploration and lab testing through to designing and managing construction of complex geotechnical structures. You'll work closely with a local team of 35 geotechnical staff in Burnaby, backed by a wider regional team of over 200.
Your opportunity: Apply your growing expertise while learning from experienced engineers, assessing geological conditions and carrying out rock mass characterization across slope stability, tunneling, underground excavations, foundations, rockfall hazards, and mining
Get out of the office with occasional field work, including site inspections, geological mapping, UAV or terrestrial photogrammetry, borehole monitoring, rock core logging, construction monitoring, and instrumentation installation, with the extent shaped by your interest and experience
Coordinate with project teams across Canada and abroad, and help mentor junior staff as the team grows
Take ownership of tasks within small to mid sized projects, supporting planning, analysis, reporting, and client communication with mentorship from senior staff




Contribute to forward thinking projects using tools like UAVs and AI integrated solutions, with exposure to the firm's Innovation Office and Digital Center of Excellence
What's on offer: Small business feel, backed by large company resources
Guidance and mentorship from senior engineers invested in your growth
Exposure to complex, varied projects that build your technical and project management skills
Flexible work environment that supports a balanced lifestyle
Access to innovative tools and technology
A global, multidisciplinary team with worldwide expertise to draw on
Ongoing professional development and leadership pathways
Competitive salary and benefits package
What we're looking for: Ability to lead small projects independently
Proactive, robust problem solver
Effective communicator and collaborator
Committed to technical excellence and junior mentorship
Curiosity to learn and explore new opportunities
Relevant rock engineering experience, with interest in field investigation, mapping, rock mass characterization, and geotechnical software
Education and experience: Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or Mining Engineering, or Engineering Geology
10 to 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering or related services
Registered P.Eng. or P.Geo. with EGBC, or eligible for registration if transferring from another province
Valid Canadian driver's licence with access to a vehicle
Eligible to live and work in Canada
Based in BC or willing to relocate

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📌 Geotechnical Engineer (Rock Engineering) (British Columbia)
🏢 SSA Recruitment
📍 British Columbia