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Underground Operations Engineer- Travel & Camp Available
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer
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- Full-time
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Underground Miner / Equipment Operator
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Underground Mining Engineer, 5 to 10 years
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Peter Lucas

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - PL#60248

Sudbury, ON, Canada

Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $155,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. · Full-time

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Pay: Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $155,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: May 2, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

Location: Northwestern Ontario

Schedule: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation

Shift: 12-hour days, approximately 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Rotation Change: Mondays

Work Environment: On-site, underground mining operations

Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people and community to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Underground Operations to join our team.

At Peter Lucas, we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers.

The successful candidate will provide senior-level geotechnical engineering leadership for an underground hard rock mine development project in Northwestern Ontario. This position will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day ground control activities, evaluating underground conditions, ensuring compliance with ground support standards, and supporting the safe advancement of underground decline development.

Working closely with technical services, underground operations, contractors, and external engineering consultants, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer will provide practical, field-based engineering guidance while maintaining effective ground control practices and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day geotechnical engineering and ground control activities supporting underground mine development
Conduct routine underground inspections to assess ground conditions, identify geotechnical hazards, and recommend appropriate ground support measures
Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) inspections on ground support installations, including resin rebar, split sets, mesh, cable bolts, and shotcrete
Review existing ground support standards, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to ensure safe and effective underground development
Develop, implement, and maintain the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP) in accordance with Ontario Regulation 854
Establish and maintain Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs) to support geotechnical risk management and operational decision-making
Assess cable bolt installation, grouting, curing, and testing requirements, including re-entry and re-blast criteria
Review proposed underground headings, decline development, and excavation plans to assess ground conditions and support requirements before development proceeds
Conduct rock mass classification, face mapping, and geotechnical assessments to support ground control decisions
Provide technical guidance to underground supervisors, geologists, contractors, and operational personnel on ground control practices and geotechnical hazards
Coordinate with external geotechnical consultants on engineering design reviews, technical recommendations, and required approvals
Monitor ground support performance and recommend corrective actions when conditions differ from design assumptions
Support the development and implementation of geotechnical inspection procedures, QA/QC programs, and reporting systems
Deliver ground control training and mentorship to geologists, supervisors, and underground personnel
Participate in daily underground development planning and contractor coordination meetings
Prepare weekly geotechnical reports documenting underground conditions, inspections, identified risks, corrective actions, and recommendations
Maintain accurate technical documentation and provide detailed handovers to ensure continuity of geotechnical oversight between rotations
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure geotechnical activities comply with applicable legislation, site procedures, and industry best practices

Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $155,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), or eligibility is an asset
Significant experience in operational underground hard rock geotechnical engineering, preferably in a senior or site-lead capacity
Demonstrated ability to independently assess underground ground conditions and make practical ground control decisions in an active mining environment
Experience developing and implementing Ground Control Management Plans, Trigger Action Response Plans, and geotechnical QA/QC programs
Strong knowledge of underground ground support systems, including resin rebar, split sets, mesh, cable bolts, and shotcrete
Experience supporting mechanized underground development, including decline and ramp development
Familiarity with Ontario Regulation 854 and applicable underground mining health and safety requirements
Experience with rock mass classification, geological face mapping, and ground support design principles
Knowledge of cable bolt installation, grouting, curing, testing, and associated re-entry requirements
Ability to review geotechnical designs, identify operational risks, and coordinate technical approvals with external engineering consultants
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with underground operations and contractor teams
Experience coaching and mentoring technical and operational personnel
Ontario Common Core (Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner) certification, or ability to obtain certification prior to mobilization
Willingness and ability to work a 2-week-on / 2-week-off rotation in an underground mining environment

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits
Pension matching program
Company events and incentives

We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Compensation is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Global reference checks may be conducted following the interview process.

Peter Lucas Project Management is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Métis.

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

Lead day-to-day geotechnical and ground control activities for underground mine development, including inspections, ground support QA/QC, risk assessment, and review of development plans. Maintain ground control plans and reporting, coordinate with operations and external consultants, and provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship while supporting safe, compliant mine development.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in geological, mining, geotechnical, or a related engineering discipline, with P.Eng. designation or eligibility an asset. Candidates should have significant senior-level underground hard rock geotechnical experience, strong knowledge of ground support systems and Ontario mining regulations, and the ability to work the stated rotation; Ontario Common Core certification is required or must be obtained before mobilization.

Skills

Underground Geotechnical Engineering
Ground Control
Trigger Action Response Plans
Ground Support QA/QC
Rock Mass Classification
Geological Face Mapping
Ground Support Design
Cable Bolt Installation and Testing
Underground Mine Development
Geotechnical Risk Management
Geotechnical Inspections
Contractor Coordination
Technical Leadership
Coaching and Mentoring

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits
Dental Benefits
Pension Matching Program
Company Events
Incentives

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Underground Hard Rock Mining
Geotechnical Engineering
Ground Control
Trigger Action Response Plan
Ontario Regulation 854
Resin Rebar
Split Sets
Mesh
Cable Bolts
Shotcrete
Rock Mass Classification
Face Mapping
Ground Support Design
QA/QC
Cable Bolt Grouting
Cable Bolt Curing
Re-Entry Criteria
Decline Development
Ramp Development
Geotechnical Risk Management
Underground Inspections
Geotechnical Reporting
Ontario Common Core
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
Contractor Coordination
Underground Mine Safety

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