Geotechnical Engineer (Remote Work)

WSP has a new opportunity for a Geological Engineering Graduate to join our rock mechanics, mining engineering, and mine stability team full-time for a temporary one-year (1) contract based in Québec, Montréal, or Mississauga.

Assisting intermediate and senior engineering staff in completing projects in the field of rock mechanics for our mining clients in Canada and abroad, particularly in Québec and French-speaking countries.

Participating in the implementation of geotechnical studies for mining projects, including: rock mass characterization; design, installation, and monitoring of instrumentation; site inspections.

Data reduction and analysis of geological and geotechnical investigation data.

Database management, 3D data visualization, stability analyses.

Participating in geotechnical characterization and design projects in underground, open-pit, and mine closure rock mechanics.

Assisting in the preparation of technical reports.

The role will include a combination of office and field work.

Field work will include certain aspects of surveying, drill coordination, geotechnical mapping, and geotechnical logging of drill core.

You will have training in:

University degree in geological or mining engineering.

Graduate studies in rock mechanics (an asset).

Knowledge of consulting engineering (an asset).

Experience in the mining sector (an asset).

Interest in fieldwork, data processing, and numerical modeling.

Availability to work outside regular office hours, including nights and weekends, and on multi-week field rotations.

Strong oral and written communication skills in French and English.

Knowledge of industry-standard software (AutoCAD, MAP3D, the Rocscience suite, Surpac, etc.) is an asset.

Knowledge of programming languages (VB, Python, or others) is an asset.

Competitive salary

Training, mentorship, and support within the company

Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects

Training, mentorship, and support within the company

International projects and opportunities to work abroad

Atlantic Provinces & QC: $62,900 - $83,600

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

We are locally dedicated with international scale

Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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