Principal Geomechanics Engineer providing technical leadership on mining projects at ITASCA North America. Guiding complex technical work and client relationships in the mining sector.
Responsibilities
Provide senior technical leadership on mining geomechanics and rock mechanics projects.
Review and challenge technical assumptions, interpretations, modeling approaches, and recommendations.
Help project teams connect field evidence, geology, monitoring data, operational constraints, and advanced analysis.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and support practical, defensible decision-making.
Develop client relationships and lead proposals, project scoping, and business development.
Mentor senior, intermediate, and junior engineers.
Collaborate with ITASCA specialists across Canada, the U.S., and internationally.
Support the growth and technical direction of ITASCA North America’s geomechanics practice.
Requirements
Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience in mining engineering, geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, rock mechanics, geomechanics, or a related field.
Minimum 15 years of experience in mining geomechanics, rock mechanics, or closely related geotechnical consulting or operational work.
Strong practical understanding of open pit and/or underground mining environments.
Demonstrated ability to guide complex technical work and provide sound engineering judgment.
Ability to review, interpret, and challenge technical analyses, including numerical modeling.
Strong client-facing communication skills.
Experience leading projects, mentoring engineers, and contributing to business development.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng./PE or equivalent) designation.
Established client relationships in Canada’s mining sector.
Experience developing and winning consulting work.
Experience serving as technical reviewer, project director, or senior advisor on complex geomechanics studies.
Experience integrating field observations, monitoring data, geology, mine plans, operational constraints, and technical analysis.
Recognition within the mining geomechanics community through publications, conferences, committees, or industry engagement.
Familiarity with ITASCA software, such as FLAC3D, 3DEC, UDEC, or PFC.
Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Performance bonuses, including cash and company stock
Health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
Generous paid time off from day one
Paid holidays
Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
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