Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Klohn Crippen Berger; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Annual performance review

Vacation policy aligned to experience

Paid OT and sick days

Flexible benefits

ESG framework alignment

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Power and Transportation Group. You will lead geotechnical design for hydroelectric, transport, marine, and civil projects, guiding teams from proposal through construction and providing risk management and technical leadership.

Applicants should have 15+ years of geotechnical consulting experience, P.Eng with EGBC, and strong skills in GeoStudio/PLAXIS/gINT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering; Master’s degree is an asset.
• Professional designation (P. Eng) with EGBC, or eligible to apply within the year.
• 15+ years of geotechnical engineering consulting experience in transportation, hydroelectric, marine, or civil projects.
• Experience with geotechnical analysis software (GeoStudio, PLAXIS, gINT or similar).
• Strong understanding of geotechnical principles and standards.
• Project management from proposal to completion.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through complex geotechnical designs from proposal to construction.
• Provide risk management and regulatory navigation for projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure projects.
• Review and prepare technical reports, proposals, and design specs.
• Perform geotechnical modeling using industry-standard software.
• Prepare construction documents and provide on-site support.
• Communicate effectively with clients, teams, and regulators.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and manage project coordination.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project leadership

Client communication

Mentoring staff

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelors in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering

P.Eng EGBC

Tools

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

gINT

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Hydropower

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.

The Opportunity:

Our Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) office in Vancouver, B.C is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Power and Transportation Group. This role will participate in design for transportation, hydroelectric, marine and civil infrastructure projects in a multi-discipline project team environment. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with mentors, internal team members, clients and other stakeholders to apply and advance your expertise in design, analysis and project leadership.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Guide clients through complex geotechnical designs and hazards, from proposal through construction management.
• Provide risk management and regulatory navigation to geotechnical engineering projects, including design recommendations for foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, and embankments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide geotechnical input on transportation, hydroelectric, marine, and civil infrastructure projects.
• Review and prepare technical reports, proposals, design specifications, and recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
• Perform geotechnical modeling and analysis using industry-standard software such as GeoStudio, PLAXIS, or similar tools.
• Preparation of construction documents and provide construction support as required.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop less experienced engineers and project managers in the coordination and management of projects.

What we require:

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil Engineering, or related field (Master's degree is an asset).
• Professional designation (P. Eng) with EGBC, or eligibility to apply within the year
• 15+ years of geotechnical engineering consulting experience, with exposure to transportation, hydroelectric, marine, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in geotechnical analysis software (e.g., GeoStudio, PLAXIS, gINT, or similar).
• Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and applicable codes and standards.
• Project management experience, including proposal through risk evaluation to completion.
• Hands-on experience conducting site investigations, soil sampling, and in-situ testing.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Mentor and support the development of team members through the technical review and feedback process.
• An ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders, and a track record of increasing backlog.

What we offer:

The expected salary for this position is $130,000 to $180,000 per year. The offered salary is based on an individual evaluation of applicable experience, education, and skill level. In addition to salary, total compensation includes:

• Hybrid work opportunities
• Annual performance and salary review
• Vacation policy that aligns to your experience
• Paid OT, and sick days
• Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives
• Dedication to World Economic Forum's "Four Pillars" of Environment Social Governance framework, Governance, People, Planet and Prosperity

We are a global organization committed developing a respectful workplace founded on the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to be a workplace where our employees, clients, and the communities in the regions we operate, feel valued and are treated equitable. 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) for more details.