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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

@ Klohn Crippen Berger

Vancouver, British Columbia

15+ years experience
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Overview

Klohn Crippen Berger is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead dam safety and mine waste and water management work for large mining clients across British Columbia. The role mentors teams, guides critical thinking and works on some of the largest tailings dams in the world. Registration as a Professional Engineer, or eligibility to register, is required, and a hybrid arrangement may be possible.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead teams focused on dam safety
  • Mentor and develop engineers in construction management and quality assurance
  • Deliver high-quality geotechnical services for mining clients
  • Build and sustain client relationships
  • Work on sites across British Columbia

Requirements summary:

  • More than 15 years of geotechnical experience
  • Professional Engineer registration or eligibility to register
  • Experience with mining and tailings management
  • Project management skills
  • Flexibility to travel to sites across British Columbia

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Employer posting date
2022-04-05
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2026-10-15
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2026-10-15

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience15+ years
Manages peopleYes
Travelground: moderate
Work settingOffice, Client sites, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsProfessional Engineer

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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

Are you looking for an opportunity to …

  • Work in a talented team of world recognized engineers?
  • Mentor a team of highly motivated individuals?
  • Have a direct impact on the legacy of mining?
  • Solve some of the most complex problems faced by the mining industry?
  • Work on some of the largest tailings dams in the world?
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment, with high expectations for quality and technical excellence?

Intrigued? Read on - the details of your next career adventure are below.

What makes us stand out?

Aren’t all consultancies the same? We don’t think so. One of our tag lines “Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge” says a lot about who we are. In broad terms we think KCB’s primary differentiators are:

  • our global reputation for technical excellence;
  • appetite to tackle problems with unique complexities;
  • real access to some of the sectors most amazing talent;
  • our size (we’re a mid-sized consultancy);
  • the breadth of our multi-disciplinary services; and
  • our offices in some of the worlds most beautiful locations.

The right fit – it’s got to be mutual

We recognize that making a career move is a significant personal decision and, from our perspective, building a team of like-minded individuals is an important element to our success. Cards on the table - we are looking for motivated individuals who have: collaborated within multi-disciplinary project teams for the delivery of construction projects; developed and mentored others in construction management and quality assurance; delivered high-quality geotechnical services; and built and sustained excellent client relationships.

We are looking for people with more than 15 years of geotechnical experience who want to be part of a highly motivated group that works with clients to achieve their objectives, while leaving a positive impact on the environment and local communities. We are particularly interested in your ability to lead teams focused on dam safety and guide others in the application of critical thinking.

Our focus is on mine waste and water management and our clients are some of the largest mining companies in the world. The right candidate will show flexibility and be energized by the prospect of working on sites all around British Columbia. Registration as a Professional Engineer, or eligibility to register, is a prerequisite.

Join us and you’ll find we really DO value your mining and tailings management knowledge, project management skills and experience.

Are you up to the challenge?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply on-line with your résumé quoting the job reference number 1740-M22. This position may have opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. We thank all candidates for applying, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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