Peter Lucas Project Management is growing, and we are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our team and support our client's underground mining operations near Kamloops, BC.

At Peter Lucas, we invest in our people. Our team works on diverse projects across the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors, providing opportunities to expand your technical knowledge, work alongside experienced professionals, and continue developing your career.

The Underground Geotechnical Engineer will provide practical geotechnical support to underground mine operations, supporting safe and effective underground development, rehabilitation, ground support implementation, and geotechnical risk management.

The successful candidate will work closely with Mine Operations, Mine Planning, Geology, and the broader Technical Services team to translate geotechnical observations, monitoring data, and design requirements into clear, field-ready work plans.

This is a hands-on operational role suited to an engineer who is comfortable working underground, enjoys solving practical field challenges, and is developing strong technical judgement in underground rock mechanics and ground control.

What You'll Do

Conduct routine underground inspections, damage mapping, and field reviews to identify ground control hazards, verify excavation conditions, and support safe mining practices

Prepare and issue geotechnical work packages, including ground support design prints, cablebolt layouts, and rehabilitation work plans

Support medium- and long-range mine planning by providing geotechnical input on work scope, sequencing, rehabilitation requirements, and operational constraints

Coordinate with Mine Operations, Mine Planning, and Technical Services to communicate geotechnical priorities, support scheduling of geotechnical work, and follow up on execution progress

Review mine designs, development layouts, engineering prints, and work plans to identify geotechnical risks and recommend appropriate ground control measures

Interpret geotechnical monitoring data,



including convergence scans, instrumentation, inspections, and underground observations, to assess ground performance and support ground control decisions

Conduct stability assessments using empirical, analytical, and observational methods to support ground support design and rehabilitation recommendations

Support implementation and maintenance of the Ground Control Management Plan, Cave Management Plan, seismic risk management processes, and related ground control systems

Assist with ground support quality assurance and quality control programs, including installation verification, pull testing, resin testing, shotcrete testing, and documentation of deficiencies

Support geotechnical instrumentation programs, ground support trials, vendor engagement, consultant coordination, and crew training initiatives as required

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in ground control, underground mine engineering, underground geotechnical engineering, or geotechnical consulting

Registered, or eligible for registration, as a P.Eng. with Engineers and Geoscientists BC

Experience working in underground mining environments

Experience working with mass mining methods, including block caving or other caving methods, is considered an asset

Working knowledge of rock mechanics principles, underground ground support systems, and geotechnical risk management

Familiarity with CAD, 3D mine design, geological/geotechnical modelling, or geotechnical analysis software such as Deswik, Leapfrog, Rocscience, FLAC3D, or similar tools is considered an asset

Strong safety mindset, communication skills, and ability to coordinate effectively across disciplines and departments

Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and exercise sound technical judgement with guidance from senior technical staff

Perks

Full health and Dental Benefits.

Recloation Assistance

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📌 Geotechnical Engineer - PL#54537 (British Columbia)
🏢 Peter Lucas
📍 British Columbia