Geotechnical Engineer - PL#54537
- Terrace, BC, Canada
Salary: $140,000-$170,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. · Full-time
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- Salary: $140,000-$170,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
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Original job description
Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people and community to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our team and support an underground gold mining operation near Kamloops, BC.
At Peter Lucas, we offer diverse work, professional development, and opportunities to grow your career while contributing to meaningful projects across the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer with direct underground block cave mining experience who enjoys combining hands-on fieldwork with technical engineering. Working alongside Mine Operations, Mine Planning, Geology, and Technical Services, you will play a key role in ground control, mine development, rehabilitation, and geotechnical risk management.
The position offers a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation, providing a balance between challenging technical work and time away from site.
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We also acknowledge that our Kamloops office is located on Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc territory, situated within the unceded ancestral lands of the Secwépemc Nation. We honour and respect the people, the territory, and the land that houses the Kamloops community.
We recognize that our work, our lives, and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.
As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.
At Peter Lucas, we offer diverse work, professional development, and opportunities to grow your career while contributing to meaningful projects across the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer with direct underground block cave mining experience who enjoys combining hands-on fieldwork with technical engineering. Working alongside Mine Operations, Mine Planning, Geology, and Technical Services, you will play a key role in ground control, mine development, rehabilitation, and geotechnical risk management.
The position offers a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation, providing a balance between challenging technical work and time away from site.
Responsibilities
- Conduct underground inspections, damage mapping, and geotechnical assessments to identify ground control hazards and support safe mining operations
- Develop ground support designs, cablebolt layouts, rehabilitation plans, and geotechnical work packages
- Provide geotechnical input into mine planning, development sequencing, and underground rehabilitation activities
- Review mine designs, excavation layouts, and engineering drawings to identify risks and recommend appropriate ground control measures
- Interpret geotechnical monitoring data, including convergence scans, instrumentation, and underground observations
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Ground Control and Cave Management Plans
- Assist with seismic risk management, stability assessments, and geotechnical investigations
- Oversee ground support QA/QC activities, including installation verification and testing
- Collaborate with underground crews, consultants, and technical teams to implement practical engineering solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Geological, Geotechnical, Mining, or a related Engineering discipline
- Direct underground block cave mining experience is mandatory
- Experience with underground ground control, geotechnical assessments, and ground support design
- Knowledge of underground mine development, rehabilitation, and geotechnical risk management
- Experience interpreting geotechnical monitoring data and conducting underground inspections
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with mine operations and technical teams
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC is preferred
- Full health and Dental Benefits.
- Recloation Assistance
- Company Pension Matching.
We also acknowledge that our Kamloops office is located on Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc territory, situated within the unceded ancestral lands of the Secwépemc Nation. We honour and respect the people, the territory, and the land that houses the Kamloops community.
We recognize that our work, our lives, and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.
As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.
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Responsibilities
Conduct underground inspections and geotechnical assessments, design ground support and rehabilitation plans, and provide geotechnical input to mine planning and development. Interpret monitoring data, support ground control and cave management plans, manage geotechnical risks, and coordinate quality checks with mine crews and technical teams.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in geological, geotechnical, mining, or a related engineering discipline is required, along with direct underground block cave mining experience. Candidates should have experience in ground control, ground support design, geotechnical assessments and monitoring, and underground inspections; P.Eng. designation or eligibility for registration in British Columbia is preferred.
Skills
- Underground Block Cave Mining
- Ground Control
- Geotechnical Assessments
- Ground Support Design
- Cablebolt Layouts
- Mine Planning
- Underground Rehabilitation
- Geotechnical Risk Management
- Geotechnical Monitoring
- Underground Inspections
- Damage Mapping
- Cave Management
- Seismic Risk Management
- Stability Assessments
- Ground Support Quality Assurance
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Relocation Assistance
- Company Pension Matching
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Underground Gold Mining
- Block Cave Mining
- Ground Control
- Ground Support Design
- Cablebolt Layouts
- Geotechnical Assessments
- Damage Mapping
- Mine Planning
- Mine Development
- Underground Rehabilitation
- Geotechnical Risk Management
- Convergence Scans
- Geotechnical Instrumentation
- Cave Management Plans
- Seismic Risk Management
- Stability Assessments
- Geotechnical Investigations
- Ground Support Quality Assurance
- Installation Verification
- Ground Support Testing
- Mine Operations
- Technical Services
- Professional Engineer
- Engineers and Geoscientists BC