Principal Geomechanics Engineer leading complex mining geomechanics projects for ITASCA’s Canadian consulting practice. Advising clients, mentoring engineers, and developing North American business.
About the role
- Senior Geomechanics Engineer helping mining clients make safer decisions through geotechnical analysis, numerical modeling, and practical recommendations. Joining ITASCA’s employee-owned North American consulting team.
Responsibilities
- Integrate geotechnical data, geology, structural interpretation, monitoring data, mine plans, and site observations into engineering assessments
- Evaluate open pit slope stability, underground stability, ground control, stress redistribution, excavation response, and risk
- Develop and interpret numerical models for mining geomechanics applications
- Communicate assumptions, uncertainty, limitations, and practical implications of analysis results
- Prepare clear technical recommendations for clients
- Collaborate with ITASCA engineers across North America and internationally
- Mentor junior engineers in engineering interpretation, modeling practice, and technical communication
- Contribute to proposals, client engagement, and the growth of ITASCA North America’s geomechanics practice
- Participate in client meetings, site visits, conferences, business development, and internal collaboration
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, rock mechanics, geomechanics, or a related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in mining geomechanics, rock mechanics, or related geotechnical consulting
- Strong understanding of rock mass characterization and behavior, excavation and slope stability, and ground control
- Demonstrated experience developing, running, and interpreting numerical models for geomechanical applications
- Ability to translate modeling results into practical engineering recommendations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage technical work independently and deliver high-quality work on schedule and budget
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng./PE or equivalent) designation, or eligibility for registration
- Advanced degree preferred
- Mine-site or operational experience in open pit and/or underground mining strongly valued
- Experience integrating field observations, monitoring data, geology, mine planning information, and numerical modeling results
- Experience with ITASCA software, such as FLAC3D, 3DEC, UDEC, etc.
- Experience presenting technical findings to clients or mine operations teams
- Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical tasks
- Willingness to travel for client meetings, site visits, conferences, business development, and internal collaboration
Benefits
- 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
- Hybrid/remote work options may be considered for Canadian locations
- Employee-owned company
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