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Rock Mechanics Engineer

@ AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.

Ottawa, ON · Vaughan, ON

Full-time8+ years experience
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Overview

AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Rock Mechanics Engineer for its Geotechnical Practice, based in Vaughan or Ottawa, Ontario, with flexibility for the GTA. The role covers rock mechanics design and rock mass characterization for shafts, tunnels and rock slopes, with fieldwork involving time away from home and short assignments across Ontario and Canada.

Responsibilities:

  • Design shafts and tunnels in rock
  • Lead complex geotechnical programs
  • Support complex proposals
  • Mentor junior staff
  • Liaise with clients and regulatory agencies

Requirements summary:

  • Civil engineering or geology degree with postgraduate geotechnical qualification
  • 8+ years of rock mechanics experience
  • P.Eng licence in Ontario or eligibility
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willingness to travel on short assignments
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-11-06
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience8+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: moderate
Work settingOffice, Outdoors, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsP.Eng
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationBachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studycivil engineering, geology, geotechnical engineering
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Paid training

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Job description

Job Description

Overview

Are you ready to shape the future of infrastructure through cutting-edge rock mechanics and tunnel engineering? Join AtkinsRéalis, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, where your expertise will drive transformative projects across Canada and beyond.

We are currently seeking a dynamic and growth focused Rock Mechanics Engineer to join the Geotechnical Practice. This position is based in Vaughan or Ottawa, Ontario, with flexibility for candidates located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Your role

  • The successful applicant will be a Geotechnical Engineer specializing in Rock Mechanics with a strong focus on the design and construction of shafts and tunnels.
  • The role will include the execution of complex and major programs, supporting complex proposals, mentoring junior staff, and therefore good communication skills are essential.
  • As a Rock Mechanics specialist, your input and expertise will be vital in supporting and developing our wider Geohazards and Engineering Geomorphology Team across Canada.
  • Liaise with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to communicate findings and recommendations, and, Fieldwork involves periods of time away from home. This may include long hours, working on remote locations and rustic conditions.
  • Demonstrate innovation and maintain awareness of emerging technologies and advanced techniques.
  • Candidates should have the right flare and ability that will help us develop and expand our infrastructure geotechnics capability by building on the existing portfolio of our rapidly expanding, flexible and outward looking team that can tackle work across a broad spectrum of sectors.

About you

  • The candidate will have a degree in civil engineering or geology with a postgraduate qualification in a geotechnical subject and have a minimum of 8 years’ pertinent experience.
  • Proven experience in rock mechanics design and rock mass characterization.
  • Professional Engineering License (P.Eng) in Ontario or eligibility to obtain.
  • A focused expertise on rock mechanics and rock engineering projects dealing with rock face stability, tunneling and underground excavations in rock, foundations, and rockfall hazards.
  • Strong project management and client relationship skills.
  • A willingness to travel on short assignments both within Ontario and nationwide.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

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By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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