At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead rock mechanics studies and tackle geotechnical challenges in mining projects.
- Company: Join WSP, a leader in innovative engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on mining safety and operations with your expertise.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering and 8+ years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
Lead rock mechanics studies for WSP from Vancouver, Calgary, or Saskatoon, applying geotechnical expertise to underground and open pit mining projects. As a Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer, you will provide technical leadership within WSP's Mine Stability and Water team. You will address geotechnical challenges across mining lifecycles, from early studies through operations. Your work will support excavation stability, risk management, and resilient operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead rock mechanics and geotechnical studies across mining projects
- Develop characterization, design criteria, support recommendations, and stability assessments
- Guide kinematic, empirical, and numerical analyses for client decisions
- Lead field programs, monitoring, testing, and laboratory interpretation
- Manage scope, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and technical quality
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in mining, geological, geotechnical, or related engineering
- Professional Engineer designation or Canadian registration eligibility
- Eight-plus years of rock mechanics or mining geotechnical experience
- Underground mining experience and geotechnical risk management capability
- Numerical modelling experience using RS2, RS3, FLAC3D, EX3, or Rocscience
- Apply rock mass characterization, stability analysis, and technical leadership to advance safer mining projects with WSP.
Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer in Saskatoon employer: WSP in Canada
WSP est un employeur de choix pour les professionnels passionnés par l'innovation et le développement durable. En tant que Directeur(trice) de projet en Mécanique et Électricité, vous bénéficierez d'une culture de travail collaborative qui valorise la diversité des idées et favorise la croissance personnelle et professionnelle. Situé au cœur du Québec, WSP offre des opportunités uniques de travailler sur des projets d'envergure tout en contribuant à façonner l'avenir de nos communautés.
