Junior Geotechnical Engineer

Klohn Crippen Berger; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join its Power & Transportation team in Vancouver. The role involves working on diverse infrastructure projects, developing engineering designs, and career development opportunities. KCB values staff professionalism, offers hybrid work options, and promotes a culture of equity and diversity.

Benefits

Hybrid work opportunities

Annual performance and salary review

Vacation policy that aligns to your experience

Paid OT and sick days

Flexible benefits

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible to register as an Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer in BC.
• 0 to 5 years’ experience in geotechnical or civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Work on transportation, hydroelectric, marine, and civil infrastructure projects.
• Participate in design of foundations, slope stability, and geohazards.
• Conduct geotechnical investigations and attend construction site visits.

Skills

Technical design skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Planning skills

Execution skills

Computer proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What makes us stand out?

KCB is an employee-owned mid-size consultancy with a reputation that exceeds our size. Our tag line “Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge” says a lot about who we are. Our staff are inquisitive, curious, and dedicated to solving complex problems. Our size allows us to draw on colleagues across the globe just as easily as if they were across the hall. We also advocate for continued professional development and encourage this by hosting a range of internal and external training sessions and encouraging staff to participate in conferences. In broad terms we think KCB’s differentiators are our:

• size - large enough to win intriguing projects, small enough for the President and CEO to know you by name
• creative perspectives that come through diverse and inclusive teams
• access to some of the sectors’ leading talent
• international reputation for technical excellence, where everyone maintains a technical focus
• appetite to tackle problems with unique complexities
  
  

As a Junior Geotechnical Engineer in our Power & Transportation group you will have the opportunity to work on transportation, hydroelectric, marine and civil infrastructure projects in a multi-discipline project team environment. Working in the Vancouver office you have the opportunity to develop cost effective, practical engineering designs and construction solutions for our clients.

You will have excellent opportunities to grow your career with the company, work alongside some of the most talented and knowledgeable professionals in the industry and be part of a dynamic organization that strives to ensure client satisfaction and rewarding careers for our employees.

Responsibilities:

This role will give you the opportunity to:

• work with diverse teams of engineers, designers, and drafters from conceptual design through preliminary and final design.
• work on a range of interesting projects, involving design of foundations, infrastructure, slope stability, and geohazards,
• participate in challenging design projects.
• participate in geotechnical investigations and construction site visits.
• prepare geotechnical factual and design reports.
• travel within Canada and internationally.
  
  

Required Education, Experience And Competencies

If you are currently registered or eligible to register as an Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer in BC, have 0 to 5 years’ experience on projects requiring geotechnical or civil engineering skills, and a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering, we want to hear from you.

We value your:

• strong technical design and analytical skills.
• effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• interpersonal skills and ability to effectively participate in project teams.
• excellent organization, planning and execution skills.
• computer proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of products
  
  

The salary for this position is $70,000 to $95,000/year. Salary is based on applicable experience, education, and skill level.

About Us:

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. We offer professional career development tracks, competitive salaries commensurate with experience and an attractive benefits package designed to suit your individual needs.

Along with continued career development, KCB offers:

• Hybrid work opportunities
• Annual performance and salary review
• Vacation policy that aligns to your experience
• Paid OT, and sick days
• Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives
• Dedication to World Economic Forum’s “Four Pillars” of Environment Social Governance framework, Governance, People, Planet and Prosperity
  
  

We are a global organization committed 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 equitably. 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.