Sr. Rock Mechanics/Geotechnical Engineer
Core
Design rock slope support, tunnels, and excavation systems while conducting geological mapping, site reconnaissance, and stability analyses for infrastructure projects.
Role type
Senior IC geotechnical engineer (rock mechanics)
Builds
Rock slope support systems, tunnel designs (TBM/SEM), excavation support systems, and geohazard mitigation measures
Domain
Civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, rock mechanics, tunneling
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Rock mass classification, slope stability analysis, rock fall analysis, geotechnical investigation planning, numerical analysis, technical writing, contract preparation
Preferred skills
Geophysical survey methods, hydrogeology, seismic design, terrain hazard assessment
Technologies
RocScience Suite (RocFall, Dips, RocPlane, SWedge, RocTopple, RSData, RS2, Slide2/3, Plaxis), AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Leapfrog
Responsibilities
Conduct site reconnaissance and geological mapping; develop computer-aided geological models; perform slope stability and rock fall analyses; plan and interpret geotechnical investigations; design rock slope support and tunnel systems; prepare design reports and contracts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC