Posted 3 months ago
Sr. Geotechnical Engineer
@ Klohn Crippen Berger
Overview
Klohn Crippen Berger is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical design, construction and operations work across infrastructure, mining and oil sands projects in Calgary. The role covers site investigations, foundation and dam design, client relationships, proposals and project management, with travel to project sites mainly in Alberta. The posting asks for a Professional Engineer registration or eligibility, a civil or geotechnical degree, and at least 10 years of related experience.
Responsibilities:
- Manage geotechnical design and construction projects
- Design foundations, retaining structures and water retention facilities
- Build and develop client relationships
- Prepare proposals to grow the Infrastructure team
- Travel to project locations, mainly in Alberta
Requirements summary:
- Registered or eligible as a Professional Engineer in Canada
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering
- Minimum 10 years of related experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience writing proposals and technical reports
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Civil 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
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- 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…
| 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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As a Sr. Geotechnical Engineer, you will have an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale, world-class projects covering geotechnical aspects of design, construction and operations applied in our three markets of infrastructure, mining, and oil sands. You will be working on water resources projects including storm ponds and water dams, tailings containment dams, roads, railways, and heavy civil infrastructure. This role will provide you with excellent technical challenges and an opportunity to grow your career as well as contribute to the growth of our Infrastructure team in Calgary.
Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) continues to expand and has an exciting future in several strategic markets in Canada and internationally. Our “One Team Culture” values a winning attitude, continual learning and innovation, adaptability and flexibility, engagement, and having fun.
This role can give you the opportunity to (please feel free to apply even if you do not meet all requirements):
Manage and work on projects involving terrain analysis, site investigations, instrumentation installation and monitoring, geohazard risk assessment and control, geo-structure and foundation (deep and shallow) design for facilities, retaining structures and bridges, construction management, and review, design, construction and remediation of water retention facilities.
Build and develop client relationships.
Develop your project management skills as you lead design and construction projects.
Undertake business development and preparation of proposals to contribute to the growth of the Infrastructure Team.
Problem solve and find innovative solutions to technical issues.
Work with multidisciplinary project teams.
Get exposure to world-class technical challenges and have opportunities to learn from the best in the business.
Help you grow your career in a company committed to high quality engineering, employee and public safety, and environmental excellence.
Travel to project locations, typically in Alberta, but also to other Canadian provinces and international locations.
We want to hear from you, if you:
Are registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
Have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
Have a minimum of 10 years of related experience in municipal, water resources, mining, or transportation market sectors.
We value your:
Strong initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long-term success.
Demonstrated interpersonal, decision-making and technical skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports and general project correspondence.
Time management and organizational skills and ability to lead others to deliver high quality project deliverables on time and within budget.
Exceptional team spirit and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with our clients and our project teams.
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), Sweden and Dominican Republic, 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 you are interested in applying for this position, simply apply on-line with your résumé.
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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