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ITASCA Minneapolis
ITASCA Minneapolis
11 – 50 Employees
ConsultingLogisticsManufacturing
ITASCA Minneapolis provides geomechanical and hydrogeological engineering consulting for civil, mining, and energy projects. Its team combines field-based engineering judgment with computer modeling and data analysis to assess complex subsurface and infrastructure challenges. The company also develops simulation software that supports geomechanical analysis, mining studies, and infrastructure stability decisions.
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Principal Geomechanics Engineer – Hybrid, Canada

Lead complex mining geomechanics projects within ITASCA’s Canadian consulting practice. Advise clients, mentor engineers, and help expand the North American geomechanics business.

CACanada
$180,000 – $230,000 / year
HybridFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredEngineer

Description

  • Lead technical delivery for mining geomechanics and rock mechanics engagements
  • Direct studies covering slope and underground stability, ground control, stress redistribution, monitoring, risk, and mine planning
  • Critically assess technical assumptions, interpretations, models, and recommendations
  • Integrate field observations, geology, monitoring results, operational limits, and advanced analysis across project teams
  • Advise clients and support practical, well-supported engineering decisions
  • Build client relationships and lead proposals, scopes of work, and business development efforts
  • Coach senior, intermediate, and junior engineers
  • Work with ITASCA specialists across Canada, the United States, and international offices
  • Help shape the growth and technical strategy of ITASCA North America’s geomechanics practice
  • Travel for client engagements, mine visits, conferences, business development, and internal collaboration

Requirements

  • Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience in mining, geological, geotechnical, or civil engineering, rock mechanics, geomechanics, or a related discipline
  • At least 15 years of experience in mining geomechanics, rock mechanics, or closely related geotechnical consulting or operations
  • Strong practical knowledge of open-pit and/or underground mining environments
  • Proven ability to direct complex technical work and apply sound engineering judgment
  • Ability to review, interpret, and challenge technical analyses, including numerical models
  • Strong communication skills for client-facing work
  • Experience leading projects, mentoring engineers, and supporting business development
  • Professional Engineer designation such as P.Eng., PE, or equivalent
  • Established relationships with clients in Canada’s mining sector
  • Track record of developing and winning consulting engagements
  • Experience as a technical reviewer, project director, or senior advisor on complex geomechanics studies
  • Ability to combine field observations, monitoring data, geology, mine plans, operational constraints, and technical analysis
  • Recognition in the mining geomechanics field through publications, conferences, committees, or industry participation
  • Familiarity with ITASCA software including FLAC3D, 3DEC, UDEC, or PFC

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonuses that may include cash and company stock
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
  • Generous paid time off beginning on the first day
  • Paid holidays
  • Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
  • Employee ownership
  • Hybrid or remote work options may be considered in other Canadian locations

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