Lead underground rock mechanics for WSP, applying numerical modelling and geotechnical design expertise to deep, high-stress mining projects internationally.

As Principal Rock Mechanics Engineer, you will provide senior technical leadership across studies, detailed design, and operating-mine support. Your work will cover underground geomechanics, rock mass characterization, ground support, and mining-induced seismicity. You will integrate geotechnical recommendations into mine layouts, infrastructure, sequencing, and operations.

Key Responsibilities: Lead rock mechanics studies for deep, high-stress, and mass-mining projects

Develop criteria for excavations, infrastructure, development, and production areas

Direct numerical modelling of stability, sequencing, subsidence, and ground response

Assess rockburst, seismicity, spalling, squeezing,



and brittle rock behaviour

Guide support systems, monitoring, rehabilitation, and Ground Control Management Plans

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in mining, geological, geotechnical, or civil engineering

Significant underground mining rock mechanics or geotechnical engineering experience

Expertise in deep, high-stress environments and ground-support design

Advanced FLAC3D or equivalent numerical modelling capability

Willingness to travel internationally to mines and client locations

Apply technical depth and leadership across underground geomechanics, modelling, ground support, and seismicity with WSP.

📌 Principal Underground Rock Mechanics Engineer (Vancouver)
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📍 Vancouver