Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Klohn Crippen Berger; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consulting firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to manage and coordinate projects, lead teams, and engage in business development. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, along with a minimum of 8 years of experience. Strong skills in project management, site investigation, and communication are essential. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and engagement in significant projects.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Professional career development tracks

Qualifications

• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Experience in preparing design packages for tendering and construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead design and analysis in tailings and mine waste management.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Geotechnical stability analysis

Project Management

Site investigation

Superior communication skills

Leadership and coaching skills

Education

Bachelor or Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

GIS software

Job description

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of multifaceted projects in an organization with a long and impressive history of delivering large-scale world class projects for our clients. This position, based out of our Saskatoon, Saskatchewan office, will provide you with the opportunity to be engaged in the ongoing growth of our Saskatchewan 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;
• Geohazard engineering; and,
• Closure and reclamation.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Engage in business development activities to grow the company’s service offerings.
• Travel within western and northern Canada, and to international locations.
  
  

If you are registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada, have a Bachelor or Masters degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of related experience, we want to hear from you!

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.
• Demonstrated leadership, decision-making and coaching skills, especially your ability to train and mentor young professionals.
• 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 (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering and environmental services in the mining, hydropower, water resources, transportation, and oil and gas sectors from our offices in Canada, Australia, Peru, Brazil, the US and the UK. Our “One Team Culture” builds strong, collaborative and focused teams who enjoy themselves throughout project delivery.

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?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply on-line with your résumé and covering letter quoting the job reference number 149-A23.

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