Principal Geotechnical Engineer – Rock Mechanics
Core
Lead delivery of technically complex geotechnical and rock engineering projects for the global mining sector, supporting clients through all stages of the mining lifecycle.
Role type
Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Rock Mechanics)
Builds
Ground Control Management Plans (GCMPs), slope stability assessments, underground excavation designs, and technical reports for mining clients.
Domain
Mining / Geotechnical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Rock mass characterisation, slope stability analysis, underground excavation design, Ground Control Management Plans (GCMPs), project and budget management, multidisciplinary team leadership, technical reporting, due diligence reviews, empirical/analytical/numerical assessment methodologies, geotechnical software modelling (Rocscience/Itasca), knowledge of mining standards (SK-1300, NI 43-101, JORC)
Preferred skills
Mentoring junior engineers and geologists, international site visit management
Technologies
Rocscience, Itasca packages
Responsibilities
Lead technical delivery of geotechnical and rock mechanics projects; conduct rock mass characterisation and stability assessments; develop and implement GCMPs; manage client relationships and support proposals; mentor less experienced staff; prepare technical reports and due diligence reviews; conduct desk-based work and international site visits.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities