Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

Klohn Crippen Berger; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Calgary office and lead multidisciplinary projects within the mining, civil, and environmental sectors.

You will oversee design and analysis of earthfill embankments, tailings storage facilities, and dam safety projects, while coordinating field investigations and client relationships. Travel across western and northern Canada and internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Geotechnical stability analysis of earthfill embankments, soil foundations and tailings storage facilities.
• Site investigation and construction experience across practice areas.
• Experience preparing design packages for tendering and construction.
• Experience using Civil 3D and GIS software.
• Strong written and verbal communication for proposals and presentations.
• Ability to deliver assignments on time and within budget.
• Commitment to safety and sustainability.
• Strong initiative, collaboration and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate projects and lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Lead design and analysis in tailings and mine waste management, dam safety, environmental impact, and closure.
• Coordinate field investigations, instrumentation, and testing programs.
• Build and maintain client relationships and travel as needed within western and northern Canada and internationally.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Site investigation

Proposal writing

Civil 3D

GIS

Client communication

Project budgeting

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

GIS

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 Calgary, Alberta office, will provide you with the opportunity to be engaged in the ongoing growth of our Calgary 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;
• 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.

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), Dominican Republic and Sweden, 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?

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

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.