Junior Geotechnical Engineer - Copper Mine Site Work

Klohn Crippen Berger; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Annual performance and salary review

Paid OT and sick days

Flexible benefits (RRSP, wellness)

Commitment to ESG standards

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger Consultoria Ltda in Vancouver, BC, seeks a Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Mining Environmental Group. The role offers hybrid work and opportunities to work on a range of geotechnical projects, including site characterization, slope stability, modeling, and water management.

You will gain hands‑on field exposure, mentorship, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. Requirements include a civil or geological engineering degree, 0–2 years of geotechnical experience, and

Qualifications

• A degree in civil or geological engineering.
• 0–2 years of geotechnical engineering experience related to design, slope stability, instrumentation and monitoring.
• You must be eligible to register as an engineer-in-training (EIT) in Canada.
• Ability to build relationships with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Commitment to safety with near miss and incident reporting requirements.
• Class 5 driver’s license; off‑road driving is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work on geotechnical projects including site characterization, slope stability, modeling, and water management design.
• Visit project sites, collect information, participate in site investigations and drilling programs, core logging, lab testing, instrumentation installations, and monitoring.
• Perform QA/QC and on-site engineering during construction.
• Collaborate with design teams from concept through construction and operations to closure.
• Receive ongoing mentorship and career development within a supportive culture.

Skills

EIT eligibility

Safety awareness

Site experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Civil or geological engineering degree

Job description

Junior Geotechnical Engineer - British Columbia

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 local and global projects?

What makes us stand out?

• 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 our Vancouver office. The role of Geotechnical Engineer comes with the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule and will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Work on a variety of geotechnical projects that may include site characterization, slope stability, numerical modeling, water management design, foundation design, tailings and water retention embankment design, earthworks and construction.
• Visit project sites, gather information as required to complement design activities and get involved in site investigation and drilling programs, core logging, lab testing, instrumentation installations and monitoring, as well as data review and analysis.
• Perform quality assurance/quality control and on-site engineering activities during construction.
• Work with diverse teams of discipline engineers and designers from conceptual design through to construction and operations through to closure.
• Receive on-going guidance and mentorship from leaders in the industry in a supportive, dynamic company culture that supports career development.

In addition to the above, KCB currently has a specific site-based project requirement that an applicant for this position should be willing to take on:

• The project is located near Kamloops, BC and site work is expected from mid-March to mid-December in 2027 and 2028.
• The site-based project schedule is based on a two-weeks on two-weeks off rotation schedule.
• Project-specific activities will include performing quality assurance testing in the field and in the on-site laboratory; management of construction data; reporting on compliance with design; and on-site engineering, supporting our Vancouver-based design team.

What we require:

• A degree in civil or geological engineering, with a track record of continued development.
• 0-2 years of geotechnical engineering experience related to design, slope stability analysis, instrumentation installation and monitoring.
• You must be eligible to register as an engineer-in-training (EIT) in Canada.
• An ability to build relationships with multidisciplinary project-based teams.
• Commitment to a safety focused environment with near miss and incident reporting requirements.
• Class 5 driver’s license with a safe driving record. Experience with off-road driving and driving larger vehicles (e.g., pickup trucks) is an asset.

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

The salary for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 per year. Salary is based on applicable experience, education, and skill level.

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 OT, and sick days
• Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives
• Commitment to global ESG standards

We are a global organization committed to employment equity. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.