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About the Role

ITASCA North America is seeking a Senior Geomechanics Engineer to support challenging mining and geotechnical projects. This role requires an engineer who combines practical experience, numerical modeling skills, and sound engineering judgment to develop and interpret models, connecting results to site conditions and client decisions. You will join an integrated North American consulting team.

Responsibilities

• Integrate geotechnical data, geology, structural interpretation, monitoring data, mine plans, and site observations into engineering assessments.
• Evaluate problems related to 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, rock mechanics, geomechanics, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 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.
• Mine-site or operational experience in open pit and/or underground mining.
• 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.

Skills

• Numerical modeling
• Geotechnical data integration
• Slope stability analysis
• Underground stability analysis
• Ground control
• Risk evaluation
• Technical communication
• Project management

Location

• Canada

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hybrid/remote options may be considered

Experience Level

• Senior
• Minimum 8 years of experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Advanced degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $130,000-$180,000 CAD

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonuses
• Company stock
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance

About the Company

• For more than 45 years, ITASCA has helped clients solve complex geomechanics, hydrogeology, and engineering geology challenges through a combination of technical depth, practical judgment, and innovation.
• At ITASCA North America, you will work on challenging mining and geotechnical projects where the answers are rarely obvious and standard approaches are often not enough.
• Our work combines site experience, engineering interpretation, advanced numerical modeling, and state-of-the-art ITASCA software to help clients make better decisions.
• We are proud of our collaborative culture. Engineers at ITASCA are encouraged to think critically, bring forward ideas, challenge assumptions, and work across disciplines.
• You will be part of a collegial team that values technical excellence, mutual respect, mentorship, and shared success.
• This is a place for engineers who want to stay deeply technical, work on meaningful problems, continue learning, and collaborate with colleagues who are passionate about solving difficult problems.

Equal Opportunity

• ITASCA is an equal opportunity employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with accessibility regulations as applicable