At a Glance
- Tasks: Apply rock mechanics principles to mining and civil construction projects.
- Company: Leading engineering firm with a focus on innovation and expertise.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible schedule, health insurance, and mentorship opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunities for travel and professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in geotechnical engineering.
- Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 160000 $ per year.
Role Overview: As a senior engineer in rock mechanics, you’ll apply sound rock mechanic principles to surface mining, underground mining, and civil construction.
Type of position: Regular
Responsibilities:
- Apply rock mechanics across a range of activities, including field mapping, geotechnical core logging, rock mass characterization, rock stability assessments, and reinforcement design.
- Coordinate and manage geotechnical site investigations, field activities, and laboratory material testing; prepare technical reports.
- Review and supervise civil and geotechnical construction activities.
- Perform terrain and slope hazard assessments, mapping and reporting.
- Carry out geotechnical engineering analyses, including slope stability, seepage, and deformation analysis.
- Work with multidisciplinary project teams and ensure the technical quality of deliverables.
- Mentor junior technical personnel.
- Travel to project sites within Canada and occasionally overseas.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Degree in engineering geology, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, or related field; postgraduate degree or relevant mine operations experience is an advantage.
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
- Over 10 years of relevant professional geotechnical engineering experience.
- Strong academic background and solid understanding of rock mechanics.
- Advanced expertise in numerical modelling using software such as Rocscience suite, FLAC3D, and other geotechnical analysis tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, technical writing experience, and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a team.
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites; valid driver’s licence required.
- Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally.
- Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec.
- Asset: background in soil mechanics.
Benefits:
- Annual base salary from $100,000 to $160,000.
- Annual premium program for regular employees.
- Time bank.
- Cellphone fee reimbursements.
- Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Annual vacation and sick leave.
- Premium for employee referrals.
- Opportunity to mentor our next generation; we invest in people and help them develop.
- A corporate culture that values expertise.
- Participation in innovation projects.
- Promotion of our experts (SMEs) externally and internally.
- A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home.
- A growing business with many opportunities.
- On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA.
Senior Engineer, Rock Mechanics in Val-d'Or employer: BBA Consultants
BBA is an exceptional employer located in Winnipeg, MB, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of hydropower engineering. With a strong commitment to employee growth, mentorship, and a culture that values expertise, BBA provides numerous benefits including a comprehensive insurance plan from day one, retirement savings options, and opportunities for professional development. Join us to be part of a recognized leader in consulting engineering, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on sustainable energy solutions.
