Civil Engineering Team Lead – Mining & Environment

Klohn Crippen Berger; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Civil Engineering Team Lead in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The role involves guiding a technical team, mentoring staff, and promoting project excellence. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, 12 years of experience in related fields, and a passion for professional development. The company offers hybrid work opportunities, flexible benefits, and a commitment to environmental impact through its projects.

Benefits

Hybrid work opportunities

Annual performance and salary review

Above average bonus payouts

Vacation policy according to experience

Paid overtime and sick days

Flexible benefits including Registered Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Approximately 12 years’ experience in civil, geotechnical, or hydrotechnical engineering.
• Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, or willingness to relocate.
• A passion for mentoring and helping others grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Promote technical excellence and mentor team members.
• Assist in managing team workload and engage staff.
• Lead development of solutions for civil earthwork projects.

Skills

Mentoring and coaching

Problem-solving techniques

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Eligibility to register as a P.Eng. with APEGNB

Job description

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd.’s ("KCB") Mining Environmental Group has an immediate opening for a Civil Engineering Team Lead to help guide and develop the technical team in our Fredericton office. The selected candidate will be involved in the professional development and management of a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with the other Team Leads across the Mining Environmental Group. Reporting to the Operations Manager, Fredericton, they will carry out their own technical work and develop a team of motivated and hardworking professionals committed to technical excellence and project delivery.

What you would engage in:

• Promoting technical excellence within the team, and championing our IMS system.
• Mentoring and coaching staff, challenging them to grow and supporting their professional development.
• Using effective problem solving techniques to help staff navigate their early careers and overcome challenges.
• Providing regular feedback and conducting performance evaluations to ensure continuous improvement throughout your team’s experience.
• Assisting in managing team workload, keeping staff engaged and productive.
• Encouraging open dialogue to build a collaborative and positive office culture, which includes the values of trust, open communication, creative thinking, and team work.
• Lead the development of solutions for civil earthwork scopes and multidisciplinary projects within our large dam project portfolio
• Engage with clients, colleagues and suppliers on environmentally focused field programs and design solutions
• Be part of a team that develops projects from feasibility through to mine closure phases

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Eligibility to register as a P.Eng. with APEGNB
• Approximately 12 years’ experience (or more) in one of the following technical disciplines:
  • civil engineering
  • geotechnical engineering
  • hydrotechnical engineering
  • project management
  • hydrogeology
  • geochemistry
• Be located in, or willing to relocate to Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
• A passion for mentoring and developing the careers of others
• Strong spoken and written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• A desire to help lead a group of highly motivated individuals that work with clients to achieve their objectives, while leaving a positive impact on the environment and local communities

Along with continued career development, KCB offers:

• Hybrid work opportunities
• Annual performance and salary review
• A track record of profitability, leading to above average bonus payouts
• Vacation policy that aligns to your experience
• Paid overtime, and ten sick days per year
• Flexible benefits, including Registered Savings Plan, social, and mental well-being initiatives
• Dedication to World Economic Forum’s “Four Pillars” of Environment Social Governance framework, Principles of Governance, People, Planet and Prosperity.

We are a global organization committed to 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.