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Geotechnical Engineer

@ Klohn Crippen Berger

Calgary, Alberta

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Klohn Crippen Berger is hiring a Geotechnical Engineer in its Calgary office to lead design and analysis on mining, tailings, dam safety and closure projects and to manage multidisciplinary teams. The role requires a Professional Engineer registration in Canada, a Bachelor or Masters in Civil, Geological or Geotechnical Engineering, and at least 5 years of related experience. Travel within western and northern Canada and internationally is part of the role.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and coordinate projects and lead multidisciplinary teams
  • Lead design and analysis in tailings, dam safety, environmental mitigation and closure
  • Coordinate field investigations, instrumentation and testing programs
  • Build and maintain client relationships
  • Travel within western and northern Canada and internationally

Requirements summary:

  • Professional Engineer registration in Canada
  • Bachelor or Masters in Civil, Geological or Geotechnical Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of related experience
  • Geotechnical stability analysis experience
  • Autodesk Civil 3D and GIS experience
  • Superior written and oral communication skills

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Employer posting date
2026-08-20
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-10

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: moderate · ground: moderate
Work settingOffice, Client sites, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsProfessional Engineer
EducationBachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyCivil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering

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Klohn Crippen Berger

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75 years of engineering service and innovation

Full company description

KCB is a global engineering, geosciences, and environmental consulting firm driven by Passion, Integrity and a commitment to Excellence. With an ambition of Globally Connected Excellence, we bring over 75 years of global expertise to advise clients in the mining, hydropower, infrastructure, transportation and energy sectors around the world. Guided by our purpose of Sustaining the Future, we partner with clients to deliver practical and resilient solutions that advance responsible resource development and support thriving communities.

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Business categories
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Industrial
Other recorded names
  • Klohn Crippen Berger
Specialties
  • Civil Engineering
  • Environmental
  • Consulting
  • Tailings Management
  • Water Resources
  • Hydropower
  • Geosciences
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Geotechnical
  • Mining
  • Transportation
  • Infrastructure
  • Dam Safety
  • Mine Closure
  • Engineering
  • and Sustainability
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KCB is a global engineering, geosciences, and environmental consulting firm driven by Passion, Integrity and a commitment to Excellence. With an ambition of Globally Connected Excellence, we bring over 75 years of global expertise to advise clients in the mining, hydropower, infrastructure, transportation and energy sectors around the world. Guided by our purpose of Sustaining the Future, we partner with clients to…

FieldValue
IndustryProfessional Services
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersVancouver, BC
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1950
SpecialtiesCivil EngineeringEnvironmentalConsultingTailings ManagementWater ResourcesHydropowerGeosciencesElectrical EngineeringGeotechnicalMining
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Job description

As an Geotechnical Engineer you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of multifaceted projects in an organization with an impressive history of delivering large-scale, world‑class projects for our clients. This position, based out of our Calgary, Alberta office, will provide you with the opportunity to be engaged in the ongoing growth of our Calgary operations.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

  • Manage and coordinate projects, lead multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior engineers.

  • Lead design and analysis in the following practice areas:

  • Tailings and mine waste management and design for proposed, operating and closed mines;

  • Dam safety assignments for water and tailings dams;

  • Environmental impact mitigation and monitoring;

  • Closure and reclamation.

  • Coordinate and manage field investigations, instrumentation, and testing programs.

  • Build and maintain client relationships.

  • Travel within western and northern Canada, and to international locations.

If you are registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada, have a Bachelor or Masters degree in Civil, Geological or Geotechnical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, we want to hear from you!

We value your:

  • Design/analysis skills, especially in geotechnical stability analysis of earthfill embankments, soil foundations and tailings storage facilities.

  • Proven site investigation and construction experience encompassing our practice areas.

  • Experience in preparing design packages for tendering and construction.

  • Experience using Autodesk Civil 3D and GIS software.

  • Superior communication skills including your experience in writing proposals and technical reports and delivering presentations.

  • Ability to get assignments completed on time and within budget.

  • Commitment to safety and sustainability.

  • Strong initiative, innovation, hunger for learning and commitment to technical excellence.

  • Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with clients and colleagues.

  • Enthusiasm and adaptability.

About Us:

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm with five major business units providing engineering and environmental services in the mining, hydropower, transportation, ports, infrastructure, geotechnical, oil & gas, environmental, and water resources sectors. We offer a full range of services from our offices in North America, Australia, South America, and Europe.

From our offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, York (UK), Naas (Ireland), Dominican Republic and Sweden, our EMIE Group works on challenging projects in the Water, Power and Transportation, Oil Sands, Mining, and Oil and Gas market sectors.

KCB is a platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed companies. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. We offer professional career development tracks and salaries commensurate with experience and an attractive benefits package.

Are you up to the challenge?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply on-line with your résumé and covering letter.

We thank all candidates for applying, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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