Hydrotechnical Engineer

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd.; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Performance review

Bonuses

Vacation policy

Overtime pay

Flexible benefits

RRSP plan

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

The Fredericton, NB-based Mining Environmental Group at KCB invites an Intermediate Water Resources Engineer to apply a critical thinking approach to mine water balance, hydrotechnical design, and climate resilience across global projects.

You will work with GoldSim, PCSWMM, and HEC-RAS/HMS on site and in office, travel to project sites in Canada and internationally, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams under mentorship.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering with ongoing professional development.
• At least five years of civil design experience for mining surface water controls.
• Eligible to register as a professional engineer in Canada.
• Experience in channel design, flood mapping, water conveyance and drainage.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Work on mine site water balance and water quality models.
• Design hydrotechnical components of tailings storage facilities.
• Incorporate climate resilience into hydrotechnical design.
• Contribute to risk assessments and Dam Safety Reviews.
• Engage with clients and suppliers on field programs and design solutions.
• Travel to project sites within Canada and internationally.

Skills

Civil design

Surface water controls

Creative problem solving

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Tools

GoldSim

PCSWMM

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Flow-2D/3D

Job description

Intermediate Water Resources Engineer

• Leave a positive impact on the environment through progressive design?
• Work in a close-knit group of motivated professionals?
• Focus on continued growth and development?
• Develop your critical thinking skills?
• Develop a career that provides a mix of field and office time, with potential opportunities for international travel?

Are you looking for an opportunity to…

• Leave a positive impact on the environment through progressive design?
• Work in a close-knit group of motivated professionals?
• Focus on continued growth and development?
• Develop your critical thinking skills?
• Develop a career that provides a mix of field and office time, with potential opportunities for international travel?

What makes us stand out?

Our tag line “Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge” says a lot about who we are. In broad terms, we think KCB’s primary differentiators are:

• our global reputation for technical excellence
• our appetite to tackle problems with unique complexities
• our creative perspectives that come through diverse and inclusive teams
• our size, large enough to win intriguing projects, small enough to know you by name
• everyone maintains a technical focus

What You Would Engage In

Our focus is on the application of critical thinking to the management of mine waste and water. If continuing your career journey with us, you would be part of our Mining Environmental Group, based out of our Fredericton office. The role of Intermediate Water Resources Engineer comes with the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule and will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Work on mine site wide water balance and water quality models (with the opportunity to use GoldSim)
• Design hydrotechnical components of tailings storage facilities for global mining projects
• Incorporate climate change resiliency in hydrotechnical design
• Contribute to risk assessments, Dam Safety Reviews (DSRs) and risk-informed decision making
• Engage with clients, colleagues and suppliers on environmentally focused field programs and design solutions
• Work with the latest versions of software, including GoldSim, PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC- HMS, Flow-2D/3D
• Be a part of diverse teams of multi-discipline engineers and designers from conceptual design through to construction.
• Receive ongoing guidance and mentorship from leaders in the industry in a supportive, dynamic company culture that supports career development.
• Travel to various project sites within Canada and internationally.

What We Require

We respect the knowledge and experience you have gained to date and are willing to help you build on it. We do however require the following qualifications:

• A degree in civil engineering, with a track record of continued development
• At least five years’ civil design experience related to surface water controls for mining projects
• You must be eligible to register as professional engineer in Canada
• Experience in channel design, flood mapping, water conveyance and drainage
• An ability to build relationships with multidisciplinary project-based teams
• Experience in a safety focused environment with near miss and incident reporting requirements

In addition to the must have requirements you will excel in the role if you have the following:

• An ability to find creative solutions and know how to present them
• An ability to build rapport with clients, colleagues, and industry partners
• Demonstrate that you are flexible and seek solutions rather than focus on problems

Along With Continued Career Development, KCB Offers

• Hybrid work opportunities
• Annual performance and salary review
• PSMJ’s supported track record of profitability, leading to above average bonus payouts
• Vacation policy that aligns to your experience
• Paid Overtime, and sick days
• Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives
• Dedication to WEF’s “Four Pillars” of Environment Social Governance framework, Governance, People, Planet and Prosperity

We are a global organization committed to 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) and our Careers page for more details.

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.