Title: Geological Engineer or Mining Engineer

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Type: Full-Time – Hybrid (3+ days/week in office)

Travel Requirement: Up to approximately 20 to 40%.

• Please note that travel is expected to be approximately 25%. However, there may be periods of increased travel due to project requirements.

Join the Clean Energy Revolution!

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable energy? Hydrostor, a pioneer in Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) systems, is seeking a Geological or Mining Engineer to join our team in Toronto. We’re enabling the energy transition to a cleaner, more reliable electricity grid, and invite you to be at the forefront of this groundbreaking journey.

Why Hydrostor?

Our cutting-edge A-CAES technology is uniquely positioned to revolutionize the energy landscape. Join us as we lead the way in shaping a greener, more sustainable future.

Your Mission

As a Geological or Mining Engineer at Hydrostor, you will play a crucial role in our renewable energy projects, contributing directly to the development and implementation of innovative, long-duration underground energy storage solutions. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, your primary responsibility will be to provide underground engineering expertise and support for energy storage facilities' design, construction, and operation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including in-house engineering, consultants, contractors and project management, to ensure the successful execution of our projects and the optimization of our energy storage systems. Your role is integral to advancing our mission of providing sustainable and reliable underground energy storage solutions.

Your Day-to-Day Adventures

• Site Screening: Perform desktop geological investigations to identify locations with geologic formations ideal for energy storage complex placement, working closely with the Business Development teams, in various jurisdictions globally.
• Site Investigation: Provide oversight for subsurface exploration programs, including soil and rock sampling, laboratory and in-situ testing, geophysical surveys, and geological mapping, to assess subsurface conditions and inform project design.
• Geotechnical and Ground Support Design Support: Coordinate collection and field validation of geological parameters to support internal and external geotechnical and ground support design efforts.
• Underground Design & Construction Oversight: Coordinate and provide input into the shafts and cavern design process. Provide oversight during underground construction activities, including shaft and cavern excavation, and ground improvement, to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety protocols.
• Instrumentation and Monitoring: Coordinate installation and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation, such as telltales, piezometers, and extensometers, to assess ground behaviour and performance during construction and operation.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments and analyses, to identify and mitigate potential risks to underground construction safety and performance.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support and expertise to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders, addressing geological/geotechnical challenges and optimizing project outcomes through proactive problem-solving and collaboration.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare comprehensive reports, drawings, and documentation, summarizing site investigations, design analyses, and construction activities, to support project documentation and regulatory compliance.

Who You Are

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Geological/Mining (Underground) Engineer to join our team at Hydrostor. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mining or geological engineering, with specific experience in underground mining and construction projects. You should possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively assess and mitigate project risks. Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or geological engineering, engineering geology, or related field. A postgraduate degree would be an asset.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in mining or underground construction projects.
• Experience in managing and supervising field exploration programs would be an asset.
• Understanding of geotechnical principles and practices, including rock and soil mechanics, rock wedge stability, ground support systems, and embankment stability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively assess and mitigate project risks.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification, or ability to obtain.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations, such as OSHA, and MSHA.
• Experience with underground energy storage projects would be considered an asset.

To Apply:

To apply for this position, submit your resume by clicking “Easy Apply”.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected to move forward in the interview process will be contacted.

For more information on Hydrostor and the exciting journey we’re on visit our website at www.hydrostor.ca

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Hydrostor, we know that fostering an inclusive workplace, which values diversity, inclusion, and belonging is paramount to our success.

To fulfill our mission, our goal is to attract people who come from all backgrounds and walks of life, who bring diverse perspectives with wide-ranging experiences, and who share in our common passion to drive innovation and change the global energy landscape.

Hydrostor proudly embraces the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to providing opportunities for all employees and candidates. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental, pregnancy, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status protected by applicable law.

Hydrostor is committed to making our application and interview process accessible to everyone, and we encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage, please contact us at careers@hydrostor.ca. In your application, we welcome you to specify your preferred pronouns (e.g. she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).