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Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer

Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Are you ready to shape the future of infrastructure through cutting-edge rock mechanics engineering? Join AtkinsRéalis, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, where your expertise will drive transformative projects across Canada and beyond.

Your role

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer specializing in Rock Mechanics, you will lead complex projects, mentor junior staff, and serve as a technical reference. You will contribute to strategic proposals and help expand our infrastructure geotechnics capabilities.

Cities & development Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-138224

Salary range

-

About you

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Geology; postgraduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience (or equivalent expertise).

• Professional Engineering License (P.Eng) in Ontario or eligibility to obtain.

• Proven experience in rock mechanics design and rock mass characterization.

• A focused expertise on rock mechanics and rock engineering projects dealing with rock face stability, tunneling and underground excavations in rock, foundations, and rockfall hazards.

• Expertise in sectors such as highways, rail, municipal, industrial, commercial, or residential geotechnics.

• Strong project management and client relationship skills.

• Valid driver's license.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $122,500 - $168,400 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

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