Senior Geotechnical Engineer Open Pit Mining

Apply advanced geotechnical analysis to open pit mining with EVR across southeastern British Columbia and Calgary, supporting safe operations and future mine development.As Senior Engineer, Geotechnical, you will support four steelmaking coal mines in the Elk Valley. The work covers pit slopes, waste rock dumps, monitoring, performance assessment, risk management, and design. You will also contribute to permitting, consultant coordination, operational handover, and technical improvement initiatives. Reporting to the Manager, Geological Engineering, you will collaborate with site teams and central Technical Services.Key Responsibilities:
Assess monitoring, performance, and risks for pit slopes and waste dumpsPerform geotechnical analyses and practical, safely optimized designsAnalyze instabilities and failures to inform future designsLead early-stage designs and coordinate permit-level consultant workTrain and mentor students, graduates, and engineersRequirements:
Degree in Geological or Geotechnical EngineeringEGBC registration or immediate eligibility as P.Eng. or P.L.Eng.At least seven years of open pit mining experienceProficiency with Rocscience, GeoExplorer, radar monitoring, or MinePlanValid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalentBring open pit geotechnical expertise, design capability, and collaborative leadership to EVR’s mining operations and future projects.
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