Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Hybrid & Global Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Annual performance and salary review

Vacation policy that aligns to your-ex

Paid OT and sick days

Flexible benefits, RRSP, well-being

Four Pillars ESG framework

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) in Vancouver, B.C. is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Power and Transportation Group. This role focuses on geotechnical design for transportation, hydroelectric, marine, and civil infrastructure projects within a multidisciplinary team.

You will mentor engineers, work with clients and regulators, and advance design, analysis, and project leadership, with a salary range of CAD 130,000–180,000 and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering; Master’s degree is an asset.
• P. Eng designation with EGBC or eligible 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.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through complex geotechnical designs 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.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Technical writing

Mentoring

Client relationship building

Site investigations

Proposal to risk completion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering

Master’s degree is an asset

Tools

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

gINT

Job description

Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) in Vancouver, B.C. is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Power and Transportation Group. This role focuses on geotechnical design for transportation, hydroelectric, marine, and civil infrastructure projects within a multidisciplinary team.

You will mentor engineers, work with clients and regulators, and advance design, analysis, and project leadership, with a salary range of CAD 130,000–180,000 and hybrid work options.