Principal Rock Mechanics Engineer

Overview

Lead geotechnical design, analysis, and rock mechanics solutions for mining projects.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• cost management
• rock characterization
• mine design
• stability analysis
• client consulting

Tasks

-Project/Time/Cost Management – perform work within budget, meet deadlines for delivery of results, manage multiple projects simultaneously -Performing rock mass characterization analyses of field data; -Employing empirical mine design methods for geotechnical design parameters; -Performing stability analysis of mine extraction sequences; -Consulting on projects for North American and International clients, requiring travel as necessary.

Requirements

• vulcan
• leapfrog
• flac3d
• p.e. license
• master’s
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-Knowledge of and application in software: Vulcan, Leapfrog, SBlock, FLAC, FLAC3D, Slide, Phase2, and GeoMos; -Master’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical and/or Geological Engineering preferred with an emphasis on rock mechanics, slope stability, or related areas, or equivalent experience; -Proven leadership and mentoring experience -P.E. license; -10 plus years’ experience in rock mechanics, slope stability, and geotechnical engineering – preferably in operational/mine setting, some consulting experience is considered a plus, -Competent report writing; and; -Application of geotechnical and rock mechanics principles to surface and underground mine design problems including slope stability, ground support design, ground control monitoring and planning, ground stabilization and rock mass classification and other geotechnical data collection. -Ability to employ sound knowledge/judgment on geotechnical topics -Recognized as an established consultant and has developed specialized knowledge in a particular field within geomechanics; -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -Ability to communicate with wide array of professionals (from miners to executives, both technical and non-technical in nature) -An established network of contacts, including management level in mining industry

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Benefits

-Opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group, owned by its employees. -An attractive compensation package.

About Srk Consulting

-From a local geotechnical practice, it has grown into a global consultancy. -Offers financial-strength support through independent, staff-owned operations, conducting due diligence and evaluations without equity interests. -Specialist teams guide clients through the full mining lifecycle—exploration, feasibility, operations, closure—and related earth‑and‑water challenges. -Leverages advanced tools—like machine learning, LiDAR mapping platforms, and hydrology modelling—to tackle complex geological and water problems. -Blends deep local knowledge with a powerful global network.

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