Posted 20 days ago
Junior Geotechnical/Rock Mechanics Engineer
@ SRK Consulting
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
SRK Consulting is hiring a junior geotechnical and rock mechanics engineer for full-time work on mining projects for North American and international clients. The role covers geotechnical characterization and rock mechanics design for surface and underground mines, from conceptual studies through closure, with travel required. The posting states a base pay of $75,000 to $85,000 and a valid driver's licence, with Vancouver or relocation to Vancouver.
Pay:
$75,000–$85,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Consult on North American and international mining projects
- Characterize geotechnical conditions and apply rock mechanics
- Design surface and underground mines
- Work across conceptual, design, construction and closure stages
Requirements summary:
- Degree in geological, mining or geotechnical engineering
- 1-3 years of relevant experience
- Practical geotechnical logging and mapping experience an asset
- Basic 2D/3D numerical modelling skills advantageous
- Valid driver's licence
- Based in Vancouver or able to relocate
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 | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| 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 North American and 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 the detailed design and construction stage, as well as to the mine closure stage, liaising with other technical specialists.
Essential Requirements
- A degree in geological, mining or geotechnical engineering.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience.
- Practical experience in geotechnical logging, mapping and rock mass characterization will be a benefit.
- Some understanding of basic operating skills in 2D/3D geological/geotechnical numerical modelling packages will be advantageous.
- The ability to work in a team under the leadership of a Senior/Principal Consultant.
- Valid driver’s license
- Based in Vancouver or ability to relocate.
This position involves working in multi-disciplinary teams on a range of projects and may include international travel.
Please include a cover letter with your application.
Benefits and Pay
The estimated base pay range for this position is $75,000 to 85,000. 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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