Geotechnical Engineer

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Saskatoon, Saskatchewan team. You will engage in complex geotechnical design and analysis across mine, tailings, dam safety and environmental projects.

Based in Saskatoon, you will mentor junior engineers and grow our Saskatchewan operations. Ideal candidates have a P.Eng in Canada, a PhD? (not required) and 5+ years of related experience, with proficiency in Civil 3D and GIS.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer in Canada.
• Bachelor or Master in Civil, Geological or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with design packages for tendering and construction.
• Strong report writing and proposal capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate projects, lead multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Lead design and analysis in tailings, dam safety, environmental impact and geohazard areas.
• Coordinate and manage field investigations, instrumentation, and testing programs.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Travel within western and northern Canada, and to international locations.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project leadership

Client relationships

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil, Geological or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

GIS software

Job description

As an Geotechnical Engineer you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of multifaceted projects in an organization with an impressive history of delivering large-scale, world‑class projects for our clients. This position, based out of our Saskatoon, Saskatchewan office, will provide you with the opportunity to be engaged in the ongoing growth of our Saskatchewan operations.

This Role Will Give You The Opportunity To

• Manage and coordinate projects, lead multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Lead design and analysis in the following practice areas:
  • Tailings and mine waste management and design for proposed, operating and closed mines;
  • Dam safety assignments for water and tailings dams;
  • Environmental impact mitigation and monitoring;
  • Geohazard engineering; and,
  • Closure and reclamation.
• Coordinate and manage field investigations, instrumentation, and testing programs.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Travel within western and northern Canada, and to international locations.

If you are registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada, have a Bachelor or Masters degree in Civil, Geological or Geotechnical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, we want to hear from you!

We Value Your

• Design/analysis skills, especially in geotechnical stability analysis of earthfill embankments, soil foundations and tailings storage facilities.
• Proven site investigation and construction experience encompassing our practice areas.
• Experience in preparing design packages for tendering and construction.
• Experience using Autodesk Civil 3D and GIS software.
• Superior communication skills including your experience in writing proposals and technical reports and delivering presentations.
• Ability to get assignments completed on time and within budget.
• Commitment to safety and sustainability.
• Strong initiative, innovation, hunger for learning and commitment to technical excellence.
• Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Enthusiasm and adaptability.

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 the 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. 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.

Are you up to the challenge?

We thank all candidates for applying, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.