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Rock Mechanics /Geotechnical Engineer

Ottawa, ON, ca💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-25

Core

Rock Mechanics/Geotechnical Engineer supporting civil and tunneling projects with design, analysis, and site reconnaissance.

Role type

Senior IC geotechnical engineer (rock mechanics)

Builds

Geotechnical design reports, slope stability analyses, tunnel support systems, and hazard assessments for infrastructure projects.

Domain

Civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, tunneling, mining

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Rock mechanics, geotechnical design, slope stability analysis, geological mapping, numerical analysis, technical writing, contract preparation

Preferred skills

Geophysical survey methods, hydrogeology, seismic design, tunnel 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 soil/rock excavation and slope stability analyses; plan and interpret geotechnical investigations; design rock slope support and tunnel systems; prepare design reports and technical proposals.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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