Civil Engineer

Klohn Crippen Berger; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Income protection insurance

Parental and volunteer leave

Novated leasing

2.5% superannuation

Job summary

KCB Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Civil Engineer with 3–6 years of experience to join the Perth engineering team. You will work with tailings and mine waste specialists on civil, mining and resource projects across Australia and internationally, focusing on planning, design, and construction support for tailings storage facilities and associated infrastructure.

You will develop designs from concept to detailed design, perform analyses, and present findings to clients, while building skills in

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) is required.
• Experience in civil engineering design across energy, mining, water, transport or land development sectors.
• Exposure to ANCOLD Guidelines and interest in tailings/mining waste engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and develop engineering designs for mining and resource clients.
• Develop engineering solutions for plant sites, roads, pipelines, and waste management structures from concept to detailed design.
• Perform analysis and design for earth retaining and waste disposal structures.
• Present investigation findings and engineering solutions to clients.
• Prepare engineering reports, drawings and specifications for studies and construction projects.
• Undertake construction quality assurance, monitoring and surveillance on designs.
• Develop project delivery and client management skills on multi-million-dollar projects.

Skills

Civil design experience

ANCOLD guidelines exposure

Tailings/mining waste interest

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Job description

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.

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.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a Civil Engineer with approximately 3-6 years' experience to join our Perth-based engineering team. Working alongside experienced tailings and mine waste specialists, you will contribute to a diverse range of civil, mining and resource projects across Australia and internationally. Your role will involve the planning, investigation, design and construction support of tailings storage facilities, waste management structures and associated mining infrastructure.

What You Will Do

• Plan, execute, and develop engineering designs to support a broad range of projects with our mining and resource clients.
• Develop engineering solutions for a broad range of projects including plant sites, road and pipeline infrastructure and waste management structures from concept though to detailed design.
• Perform analysis and design on range of earth retaining and waste disposal structures.
• Present investigation findings and engineering solutions to clients.
• Prepare engineering reports, drawings and specifications for studies and construction projects.
• Undertake construction quality assurance, monitoring and surveillance on your designs.
• Develop your project delivery and client management skills while contributing to multi-million-dollar projects.

What You Bring

We value the experience you've gained so far and are keen to help you grow further. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
• Demonstrated experience in civil engineering design across projects within the energy, mining, water, transport or land development sectors.
• Exposure to ANCOLD Guidelines and an interest in developing expertise in tailings and mine waste engineering.

We Value Your

• Strong initiative, innovation, and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long-term success.
• Enthusiasm to learn and increase your technical skills and professional experience.
• Ability to work autonomously or within a project team with like-minded professionals in offices around Australia and overseas.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports, and general project correspondence.
• Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with our clients and our project teams.
• Ability to develop and grow relationships with a variety of clients.

What We Offer

• Along with ongoing professional development, KCB offers:
• Additional 2.5% superannuation
• Income protection insurance
• Parental and volunteer leave
• Options to purchase additional leave
• Novated leasing
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Social, mental health, and wellbeing initiatives
• Structured training and development opportunities

This role offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

About Us

KCB Australia Pty Ltd (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru. Read more about us here www.klohn.com.

We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2024).

KCB is an award-winning multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe we collaborate globally to solve complex challenges.