Senior Civil Engineer - Hybrid Mining & Water Systems

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

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.