Posted 17 days ago
Intermediate Geotechnical/Rock Mechanics Engineer
@ SRK Consulting
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
SRK Consulting is hiring an intermediate geotechnical and rock mechanics engineer for full-time consulting work on international mining projects. The role covers geotechnical characterization and rock mechanics for surface and underground mine design, often with significant travel. The posting states a base pay range of $85,000 to $110,000.
Pay:
$85,000–$110,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Consult on international mining projects
- Geotechnical characterization and rock mechanics
- Surface and underground mine design
- Full project scopes from concept to operations
- Liaise with mining engineers and specialists
Requirements summary:
- Degree in geological, mining or geotechnical engineering
- 3 to 8 years of relevant experience
- Geotechnical logging and rock mass characterization
- Geological modelling and 2D/3D numerical modelling
- Professional registration or eligibility
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: frequent · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional registration |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Geological engineering, Mining engineering, Geotechnical engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Stock or equity |
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SRK Consulting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and metals sector.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will consult on projects for mostly international clients, requiring travel. Assignments will include geotechnical characterization and applying rock mechanics principles to both surface and underground mine design issues. This work will involve full project scopes from conceptual studies to advanced design and operations liaising closely with mining engineers and other technical specialists.
Essential Requirements
- 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.
- Professional registration or the eligibility to obtain it.
This position involves working in multi-disciplinary teams on a range of projects both nationally and overseas; international travel may form a significant part of the role.
Benefits and Pay
The estimated base pay range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000. The salary offered will be commensurate with relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.
In return for considering a future with us, we offer:
- An attractive compensation package.
- Diversity of projects and clients within a non-hierarchical consultancy environment.
- The opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group owned by its employees.
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