Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in environmental engineering seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their Mining Environmental Group. This role involves designing solutions for dam projects, managing technical specifications, and mentoring staff. The position offers flexible hybrid work options and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid work opportunities

Annual performance and salary reviews

Profitability leading to above-average bonuses

Experience-based vacation policies

Paid overtime and sick days

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of civil design experience, with 5 related to mine waste projects.
• Experience in slope stability, seepage analysis, dam design.

Responsibilities

• Designing solutions for large dam projects under challenging conditions.
• Managing projects, including developing technical specifications and reports.
• Mentoring staff in TSF design methodologies.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering

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• 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?

Location: Ontario

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?

Aren’t all consultancies the same? We don’t think so. Our tagline “Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge” reflects our ethos. Our staff are inquisitive, curious, and dedicated to solving complex problems. Our size allows us to collaborate globally or locally with ease. Our primary differentiators include:

• Our global reputation for technical excellence
• Our appetite for tackling complex problems
• Access to top talent across sectors
• Employee ownership and an owner’s mindset
• Our size—large enough for intriguing projects, small enough to know you by name
• Technical focus maintained at all organizational levels
• The breadth of our multidisciplinary services

What you would engage in:

Our focus is on applying critical thinking to mine waste and water management. If you join us, you will be part of our Mining Environmental Group in Toronto or Sudbury. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer role offers flexible hybrid work options and includes:

• Designing solutions for large dam projects under challenging conditions
• Engaging with clients, colleagues, and suppliers on environmentally focused field programs and designs
• Managing projects, including developing, reviewing, and approving technical specifications, drawings, reports, and tender packages for tailings dams, mine waste, containment facilities, and infrastructure
• Mentoring staff in TSF design methodologies
• Building client rapport from feasibility to mine closure
• Attending conferences and training to expand knowledge
• Contributing to industry knowledge and best practices
• Becoming an ambassador and potentially an owner of KCB

What we require:

We value your experience and support your growth. The role requires:

• A degree in civil or geological engineering with a record of ongoing development
• At least ten years of civil design experience, with five related to mine waste projects
• Background in geotechnical design focusing on dams, embankments, and slopes
• Experience in slope stability, seepage analysis, dam design, earthworks, and construction
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in safety-focused environments with incident reporting
• Eligibility to register as a professional engineer in Ontario

Preferred additional skills include:

• Experience in seismic analysis of dams and related software
• Creative problem-solving and presentation skills
• Mentoring abilities
• Client relationship building

Applicants should demonstrate critical thinking and flexibility in problem-solving.

Alongside career development, KCB offers:

• Hybrid work opportunities
• Annual performance and salary reviews
• Profitability leading to above-average bonuses
• Experience-based vacation policies
• Paid overtime and sick days
• Flexible benefits, including savings plans and well-being initiatives
• Commitment to ESG principles—Environment, Social, Governance

We foster a respectful, equitable, and inclusive workplace valuing diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.

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