Posted 16 days ago
Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Hydropower
@ Klohn Crippen Berger
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Klohn Crippen Berger is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for its Vancouver office, in the Power and Transportation Group, to design and analyze transportation, hydroelectric, marine and civil infrastructure projects. The role leads clients through geotechnical designs and hazards from proposal through construction management, and mentors less experienced engineers. The posting offers a salary of $130,000 to $180,000 per year and hybrid work opportunities.
Pay:
$130,000–$180,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Design foundations, retaining walls, slopes and embankments
- Perform geotechnical modeling and analysis
- Prepare reports, proposals and design specifications
- Guide clients through complex geotechnical hazards
- Provide construction support and documents
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's in geotechnical or civil engineering
- P.Eng. with EGBC or eligible within the year
- 15+ years geotechnical consulting experience
- Proficiency in GeoStudio, PLAXIS or similar
- Project management from proposal to completion
- Strong technical writing skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overtime |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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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
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- 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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Professional Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1950 |
| Specialties | Civil EngineeringEnvironmentalConsultingTailings ManagementWater ResourcesHydropowerGeosciencesElectrical EngineeringGeotechnicalMining |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 98 |
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Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Hydropower
Vancouver, B.C
KCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe, we bring together global technical knowledge, local insight, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges that matter.
Today's challenges demand more than just technical knowledge; they require collaboration, creativity, and a deep understanding of the communities, industries, and environments that we support. At KCB, our team collaborates across regions and disciplines to bring practical thinking, technical excellence, and diverse perspectives to every project.
We are problem-solvers at heart. Our teams bring passion to complex challenges, integrity to every client relationship and excellence to the solutions we deliver for communities, industries, and future generations.
Guided by our long-term ambition of Globally Connected Excellence and our purpose of Sustaining the Future, we work alongside our clients to deliver lasting solutions that strengthen resilience and benefit future generations.
The Opportunity:
Our Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) office in Vancouver, B.C is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Power and Transportation Group. This role will participate in design for transportation, hydroelectric, marine and civil infrastructure projects in a multi-discipline project team environment. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with mentors, internal team members, clients and other stakeholders to apply and advance your expertise in design, analysis and project leadership. This role will give you the opportunity to:
Guide clients through complex geotechnical designs and hazards, from proposal through construction management.
Provide risk management and regulatory navigation to geotechnical engineering projects, including design recommendations for foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, and embankments.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide geotechnical input on transportation, hydroelectric, marine, and civil infrastructure projects.
Review and prepare technical reports, proposals, design specifications, and recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
Perform geotechnical modeling and analysis using industry-standard software such as GeoStudio, PLAXIS, or similar tools.
Preparation of construction documents and provide construction support as required.
Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and regulatory agencies.
Develop less experienced engineers and project managers in the coordination and management of projects.
What we require:
Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical, Civil Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree is an asset).
Professional designation (P. Eng) with EGBC, or eligibility to apply within the year
15+ years of geotechnical engineering consulting experience, with exposure to transportation, hydroelectric, marine, or civil infrastructure projects.
Proficiency in geotechnical analysis software (e.g., GeoStudio, PLAXIS, gINT, or similar).
Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and applicable codes and standards.
Project management experience, including proposal through risk evaluation to completion.
Hands-on experience conducting site investigations, soil sampling, and in-situ testing.
Strong technical writing skills.
Mentor and support the development of team members through the technical review and feedback process.
An ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders, and a track record of increasing backlog.
What we offer:
The expected salary for this position is $130,000 to $180,000 per year. The offered salary is based on an individual evaluation of applicable experience, education, and skill level. In addition to salary, total compensation includes:
Hybrid work opportunities
Annual performance and salary review
Vacation policy that aligns to your experience
Paid OT, and sick days
Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives
Dedication to World Economic Forum’s “Four Pillars” of Environment Social Governance framework, Governance, People, Planet and Prosperity
We are a global organization committed developing a respectful workplace founded on the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to be a workplace where our employees, clients, and the communities in the regions we operate, feel valued and are treated equitable. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.
To learn more about projects you could be a part of check out Projects - KCB (klohn.com) for more details.
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