Senior Engineer, Research and Development, School of Mining Engineering and Mineral Resources

Duties and Responsibilities: Research Development: Design and lead applied geotechnical research on highwall safety, slope monitoring, and thermal imaging systems. Lead and participate in field data collection programs, including instrument deployment, data acquisition, and analysis on active mine sites. Serve as primary author, internal reviewer, and/or lead contributor to peer-reviewed publications, conference papers, technical reports, abstracts, and presentations. Represent GCE research at industry and academic conferences and serve as a technical lead on project communications with stakeholders. Professional Development Knowledge Transfer: Serve as technical lead for the development of new professional courses and ongoing technical lead for recurring courses on slope stability, monitoring technologies, and data analytics. Collaborate with subject-matter experts to develop and deliver engaging, industry-aligned learning content. Stakeholder Engagement Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with industry members, technology providers, and academic partners. Represent GCE in external collaborations and contribute to strategic project planning with members and sponsors. Supervision, Mentor ship, and Capacity Building: Supervise and mentor graduate students, undergraduate research assistants, and junior R D Engineers. Provide structured mentor ship in research methods, field deployment, data analysis, publication development, and professional communication. Assign work, review deliverables, monitor progress, and support skill development to build future technical competency and capacity within the Center. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Extensive knowledge of geotechnical principles, monitoring technologies, and data interpretation. Strong leadership and mentorship skills to develop junior staff and student engineers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to collaborate effectively across academia, government, and industry. Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and analytical rigor in solving complex geotechnical problems.