Junior Geotechnical/Rock Mechanics Engineer
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Compensation: CA$75,000 - CA$85,000 / year · Full-time
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- Pay
- Compensation: CA$75,000 - CA$85,000 / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 1-3 years of relevant experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Vancouver, BC
Compensation: CA$75,000 - CA$85,000 / year
Description
SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and metals sector.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will consult on projects for North American and international clients, requiring travel. Assignments will include geotechnical characterization and applying rock mechanics principles to both surface and underground mine design issues. This work will involve full project scopes from conceptual studies to the detailed design and construction stage, as well as to the mine closure stage, liaising with other technical specialists.
Essential Requirements
- A degree in geological, mining or geotechnical engineering.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience.
- Practical experience in geotechnical logging, mapping and rock mass characterization will be a benefit.
- Some understanding of basic operating skills in 2D/3D geological/geotechnical numerical modelling packages will be advantageous.
- The ability to work in a team under the leadership of a Senior/Principal Consultant.
- Valid driver’s license
- Based in Vancouver or ability to relocate.
Please include a cover letter with your application.
Benefits and Pay
The estimated base pay range for this position is $75,000 to 85,000. The salary offered will be commensurate with relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.
In return for considering a future with us, we offer:
- An attractive compensation package.
- Diversity of projects and clients within a non-hierarchical consultancy environment.
- The opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group owned by its employees.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Consult on North American and international mining projects, applying geotechnical characterization and rock mechanics principles to surface and underground mine design. Contribute across project stages from conceptual studies and detailed design through construction and mine closure, collaborating with other technical specialists.
Requirements
A degree in geological, mining, or geotechnical engineering and 1–3 years of relevant experience are required. Practical experience in geotechnical logging, mapping, and rock mass characterization, familiarity with 2D/3D geological or geotechnical modeling packages, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work in a team are beneficial or required; candidates must be based in Vancouver or able to relocate.
Skills
- Geotechnical Characterization
- Rock Mechanics
- Geotechnical Logging
- Geotechnical Mapping
- Rock Mass Characterization
- Geological Modeling
- Geotechnical Modeling
- Surface Mine Design
- Underground Mine Design
- Teamwork
- Project Coordination
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Benefits
- Diverse Projects and Clients
- Employee Share Purchase Opportunity
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Consulting
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Rock Mechanics
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Geotechnical Characterization
- Geotechnical Logging
- Geotechnical Mapping
- Rock Mass Characterization
- Numerical Modeling
- 2D Modeling
- 3D Modeling
- Geological Modeling
- Surface Mine Design
- Underground Mine Design
- Conceptual Studies
- Detailed Design
- Construction
- Mine Closure
- Mining
- Metals
- Multidisciplinary Teams
- International Travel
- Project Consulting
- Valid Driver's License