Senior to Principal Geotechnical Engineer

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Essential Requirements

• 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.

Benefits and Pay

The estimated base pay range for this position is $125,000 to $175,000+. The salary offered will be commensurate with relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. In accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements, the posted range reflects the maximum allowable range width; compensation above this range will be considered based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

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.

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