Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer

5w1 month ago

WSP

Vancouver, CA · Full-time · C$94,100 – C$138,000

About this role

As a Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer at WSP, you will shape complex tunneling and rock excavation projects that enable major infrastructure, energy, and transportation systems across Canada. Your expertise will help clients navigate challenging geology, optimize constructability, and deliver safe, resilient underground works that serve communities for generations.

You will lead multi-disciplinary design efforts for tunneling, rock cuts, and stabilization works from concept to IFC deliverables. You will direct and review geotechnical investigations, tunnel alignment assessments, geostructural analyses, and excavation support design, applying advanced rock mechanics methodologies to solve complex subsurface challenges.

Collaborating closely with project managers, discipline leads, and clients, you will align scope, budgets, schedules, and technical requirements. You will also provide senior technical oversight on calculations, drawings, specifications, and design reports to ensure quality and compliance, and support site teams with occasional travel for reconnaissance and construction-phase engineering.

You will mentor and coach junior and intermediate engineers to elevate team capability and grow technical excellence. You will also foster strong client relationships and participate in industry engagement, proposals, and presentations, all within a global community of brilliant minds where your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive rock mechanics experience in consulting, tunneling, rock excavation, or ground engineering
Bachelor's degree in Geological, Mining, or Civil Engineering with focus in rock mechanics; Master's degree preferred
Experience delivering large-scale tunnel and rock stabilization projects through all project phases
Proficiency with geotechnical and rock mechanics software (e.g., numerical modelling, stability analysis, ground–structure interaction tools)
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities applied in complex technical environments
Clear, concise technical writing skills with proven experience developing geotechnical and design reports
Active member of Engineers & Geoscientists BC (EGBC); ability to travel as required
Valid driver's licence

Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary design efforts for tunneling, rock cuts, and stabilization works from concept to IFC deliverables
Direct and review geotechnical investigations, tunnel alignment assessments, geostructural analyses, and excavation support design
Evaluate and optimize engineering solutions through risk mitigation, value engineering, and constructability reviews
Collaborate closely with project managers, discipline leads, and clients to align scope, budgets, schedules, and technical requirements
Apply advanced rock mechanics methodologies to solve complex subsurface challenges in varied geological environments
Provide senior technical oversight on calculations, drawings, specifications, and design reports to ensure quality and compliance
Support site teams with occasional travel for reconnaissance, assessments, and construction-phase engineering
Mentor, coach, and guide junior and intermediate engineers to elevate team capability and grow technical excellence

Benefits

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