SRK Consulting

Geological exploration consultancy for minerals

Senior to Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeCA$125k - CA$175k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in geotechnical, geological, environmental, or civil engineering is required.
More than 10 years of engineering experience is required.
The candidate must be registered or eligible for professional registration with OIQ and PEng.
A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.
The candidate must be committed to conducting work safely.
The candidate must be bilingual in English and French.
The candidate must be willing to travel locally, nationally, and possibly internationally.
The candidate must be able to work independently, onsite, outdoors, and in remote locations.
The candidate must be able to work long hours in the field and tolerate variable weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Execute or lead geotechnical engineering projects related to tailings and mine waste through planning, construction, operations, closure, and reclamation.
Support or lead geotechnical site investigations and instrumentation programs.
Prepare and review supporting engineering calculations, models, and methods.
Interface with clients and complete site visits and inspections as necessary.
Provide onsite construction supervision for projects at mine sites.
Manage, analyze, and report geotechnical data.
Perform geotechnical analyses and design.
Prepare or assist in preparing drawings, technical reports, and memoranda.
Participate in multidisciplinary design teams with hydrotechnical, hydrogeological, geochemical, and civil disciplines.
Engage in developing or advancing the engineering practice.
Participate in business development.
Mentor others.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with engineering software applications such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, AutoCAD, or Muk3D is an asset.
Strong risk analysis skills and the ability to connect design activities with FME/FMEA-type exercises are an asset.
Experience with data science and coding in Python is an asset.
Experience with soil logging or soil testing is an asset.
Construction quality assurance/quality control or general construction experience is an asset.
Graduate degrees in a related field are an asset.

SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and metals sector.

The successful applicant will provide engineering and consulting support on projects for North American and international clients. The majority of the work is related to engineering studies, design and earthworks construction for proposed and existing tailings and mine waste management facilities, water management facilities and mine closure related projects. The successful applicant will be based in Quebec City, Montreal, or Toronto, and will work on projects in Canada and abroad as part of a larger team of engineers and scientists based in our Canadian offices, with opportunities to collaborate with SRK’s global team. The successful applicant will have a keen interest in pursuing a career in geotechnical engineering as it applies to the mining industry, a willingness to travel to remote locations, a strong desire to learn and enthusiasm for working on a team.

Execution or leadership of geotechnical engineering projects, related to tailings and mine waste projects at all phases of the mine life, including planning, construction, operations, or closure and reclamation.
Supporting or leading geotechnical site investigations and instrumentation programs.
Preparation and review of supporting engineering calculations, models, and methods.
Interface with clients and completion of site visits/inspections as necessary.
Providing on-site construction supervision for projects at mine sites.
Geotechnical data management, analysis and reporting.
Performing geotechnical analyses and design.
Preparing, or assisting in the preparation of, drawings, technical reports and memos.
Participating in multidisciplinary design teams with hydrotechnical, hydrogeological, geochemical, and civil disciplines.
Active engagement in development and/or advancement of SRK’s engineering practice.
Active engagement and participation in business development.
Active engagement in mentoring others.

Undergraduate degree in geotechnical, geological, environmental or civil engineering.
More than 10 years of engineering experience.
Registered or eligible for professional registration (OIQ and PEng).
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Commitment to conducting work safely.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
A positive and enthusiastic attitude, with a willingness to take on new challenges.
Willingness to travel locally, nationally and possibly internationally.
Ability to work independently, onsite, outside and in remote locations.
Ability to work long hours in the field, tolerating variable weather conditions.
Bilingual in English and French.

Valuable Skills:

Experience with engineering software applications is an asset (e.g., Geostudio, Rocscience, AutoCAD, Muk3D).
Strong risk analysis skills, with the ability to bridge design activities and FME/FMEA-type exercises
Experience with data science and coding (Python) is an asset.
Experience with soil logging or soil testing is an asset.
Construction QA/QC or general construction experience is an asset.
Graduate degrees in a related field are considered an asset.

This position involves working in multi-disciplinary teams on a range of projects and may include international travel.

SRK uses Artificial Intelligence to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, however all selection and hiring decisions are made exclusively by the relevant hiring team.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

About the Company

SRK Consulting

Geological exploration consultancy for minerals

SRK Consulting provides specialist exploration services for metal and industrial mineral deposits, guiding projects from the earliest stage through resource drilling. It offers a complete service tailored to geological and geographic conditions and the client's strategic needs, working independently or with a client’s team to deliver consultancy, management, and contracting to international standards. It also advises on budgeting, risks, health and safety, logistics, security, and medical support specific to exploration. The goal is to be the partner of choice by adding value to projects while keeping the process cost-efficient and successful for new and existing clients.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $450K
Headquarters: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Founded: 2003

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