Senior Civil Engineer - Heavy Civil

Klohn Crippen Berger; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Annual performance and salary review

Bonus payouts

Vacation policy

Paid OT

Wellness days

Flexible benefits including RSP, etc.

Commitment to ESG standards

Job summary

KCB is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Vancouver to lead mine tailings and water management design, collaborating with geotechnical, hydrotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical engineers, hydrogeologists, and geochemists. The role sits in the Mining Environmental Group with hybrid work options and exposure to long-term closure objectives.

Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree, 10–15 years in mining/heavy civil, and PE eligibility in Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level civil engineering degree required; master’s considered an asset.
• 10 to 15 years of civil engineering experience, preferably in mining or heavy civil environments.
• Eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
• Experience taking civil design concepts from study-level assessment through to detailed design.
• Strong understanding of constructability, including field constraints and construction sequencing.
• Experience with earthworks, dams, spillways, large excavations, and mine infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D, guiding design development and CAD teams.
• Experience providing construction support.
• Experience in safety-focused environments with near-miss and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Apply senior civil engineering judgment to mine tailings and water management projects from study phase to detailed design and construction-ready deliverables.
• Develop practical design concepts for earthfill dams, spillways, large-scale excavations, and surface water control structures.
• Bring a constructability lens to design development balancing cost-effective solutions with project risk.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance design concepts into IFC drawings and specifications.
• Provide direction and input to CAD teams completing Civil 3D modelling and drafting.
• Support construction projects with office support to field engineers and field reviews.
• Clearly communicate sound, risk-informed designs and recommendations to project teams and senior reviewers.

Skills

Civil design concepts

Earthworks

Dams and spillways

Mine infrastructure

Civil 3D modeling

Construction support

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Vancouver

KCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of

Senior Civil Engineer

Vancouver

KCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe, we bring together global technical knowledge, local insight, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges that matter.

Today's challenges demand more than just technical knowledge; they require collaboration, creativity, and a deep understanding of the communities, industries, and environments that we support. At KCB, our team collaborates across regions and disciplines to bring practical thinking, technical excellence, and diverse perspectives to every project.

We are problem-solvers at heart. Our teams bring passion to complex challenges, integrity to every client relationship and excellence to the solutions we deliver for communities, industries, and future generations.

Guided by our long-term ambition of Globally Connected Excellence and our purpose of Sustaining the Future, we work alongside our clients to deliver lasting solutions that strengthen resilience and benefit future generations.

We recognize that making a career move is a significant personal decision and, from our perspective, building a team of like-minded individuals is an important element to our success.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, You Would Engage In

We combine technical acumen, collaboration and innovation to deliver solutions for long lasting and sustainable development in the mining sector. We design and deliver critical infrastructure such as dams, water management systems and tailings storage facilities with consideration for the long-term closure objectives. We focus on mine waste management including inspections, safety reviews, and risk management aligned with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM). If continuing your career journey with us, you would be part of our Mining Environmental Group, based out of our Vancouver office. The role of Senior Civil Engineer comes with the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule and will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Apply senior civil engineering judgment to mine tailings and water management projects from study phase through to detailed design and construction-ready deliverables.
• Develop practical design concepts for earthfill dams, spillways, large-scale excavations, and surface water control structures.
• Bring a strong constructability lens to design development, balancing cost-effective solutions with appropriate understanding of project risk.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (specialist geotechnical, hydrotechnical, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers, hydrogeologists, and geochemists) to advance design concepts into IFC drawings and specifications.
• Provide clear direction and technical input to CAD teams completing Civil 3D modelling and drafting work.
• Support construction projects with office support to field engineers, field reviews, and preparing construction summary reports.
• Clearly communicate sound, risk-informed designs and recommendations to project teams and senior technical reviewers.

This Role Will Give You The Opportunity To

• Apply senior civil engineering judgment to mine tailings and water management projects from study phase through to detailed design and construction-ready deliverables.
• Develop practical design concepts for earthfill dams, spillways, large-scale excavations, and surface water control structures.
• Bring a strong constructability lens to design development, balancing cost-effective solutions with appropriate understanding of project risk.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (specialist geotechnical, hydrotechnical, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers, hydrogeologists, and geochemists) to advance design concepts into IFC drawings and specifications.
• Provide clear direction and technical input to CAD teams completing Civil 3D modelling and drafting work.
• Support construction projects with office support to field engineers, field reviews, and preparing construction summary reports.
• Clearly communicate sound, risk-informed designs and recommendations to project teams and senior technical reviewers.

What We Require

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

• A degree in Civil Engineering; a master’s degree is considered an asset.
• 10 to 15 years of civil engineering experience, preferably within mining or related heavy civil environments.
• Eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
• Experience taking civil design concepts from study-level assessment through to detailed design.
• Strong understanding of constructability, including field constraints and construction sequencing.
• Experience with earthworks, dams, spillways, large excavations, and mine infrastructure (e.g., geomembrane liners, HDPE pipes).
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D, with the ability to guide design development and collaborate effectively with CAD teams.
• Experience providing construction support.
• 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:

• A willingness to mentor others and be mentored.
• An ability to build trust and respect with clients, colleagues, construction teams, and industry partners.
• A flexible mindset with a focus on seeking solutions rather than focusing on problems.

The salary for this position is $105,000 to $150,000 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 wellness days
• Flexible benefits, including RSP, 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.

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.