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SNC-Lavalin

Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer

8w

SNC-Lavalin

Vaughan, CA · Full-time · C$125,000 – C$171,900

About this role

AtkinsRéalis seeks professionals ready to shape the future of infrastructure through cutting-edge rock mechanics engineering. As a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, the firm drives transformative projects across Canada and beyond. This posting allows candidates to express interest in future opportunities within the organization.

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in Rock Mechanics, you will lead complex projects and serve as a technical reference. The role includes mentoring junior staff while contributing to strategic proposals that expand infrastructure geotechnics capabilities. Rock mechanics expertise remains central to all project work.

The environment connects people, data and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems. Collaboration occurs with industry partners, clients, consultants, designers, engineers and project managers on a global scale. Hybrid working culture supports balance between professional and personal commitments.

Diverse training and professional development opportunities help grow skills at every career stage. Flexible benefits can be tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs while generous time-off policies aid long-term career balance.

Requirements

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology
  • Postgraduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering preferred
  • Minimum 15 years of relevant experience or equivalent expertise
  • Professional Engineering License (P.Eng) in Ontario or eligibility to obtain
  • Proven experience in rock mechanics design and rock mass characterization
  • Focused expertise on rock face stability, tunneling, underground excavations, foundations and rockfall hazards
  • Strong project management and client relationship skills
  • Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex projects in rock mechanics and geotechnics
  • Mentor junior staff and serve as a technical reference
  • Contribute to strategic proposals for business development
  • Expand infrastructure geotechnics capabilities across sectors
  • Perform rock mechanics design and rock mass characterization
  • Address rock face stability, tunneling and underground excavations in rock
  • Manage foundations and rockfall hazard assessments

Benefits

  • Employee recognition programs
  • Flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs
  • Diverse opportunities for training and professional development
  • Hybrid working culture
  • Generous time-off policies