Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Tailings

Klohn Crippen Berger Consultoria Ltda; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Annual performance and salary review

Bonus potential

Vacation policy

OT and wellness days

Flexible benefits

ESG commitments

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Fredericton team. You will lead design and assessment of tailings and water dam projects for mining clients, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Eligible for P.Eng in Canada and highly proficient in geotechnical software, with domestic and international travel. The role offers hybrid work opportunities and a path toward leadership in dam engineering scopes and project management within a

Qualifications

• Degree in civil or geotechnical engineering; master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of civil/geotechnical experience, mining-related is a plus.
• Eligible to register as Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Canada; licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design tailings storage facilities for global mining projects.
• Participate in dam safety inspections and dam safety reviews.
• Mentor and train junior staff on TSF design methodologies.
• Serve as senior technical resource for mine waste projects.
• Build client rapport from feasibility to mine closure.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for integrated solutions.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation.
• Attend conferences and trainings to expand knowledge.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Dam design

Team mentoring

Client liaison

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng eligibility in Canada

Tools

PLAXIS

FLAC

SLOPE/W

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Fredericton, NB

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:

Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Fredericton, N.B to work on local and international mining and resource projects. Your experience will be applied to the planning, investigation, assessment, design and construction of tailings and water dams and waste storage for mining clients. Career development can be managed to support personal preferences such as niche, technical design specialists, or project participation in both technical dam engineering scopes and project management, or all-round dam engineering specialists, such as the responsible persons or Engineers of Record.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Design tailing storage facilities for global mining projects
• Participate in dam safety inspections, dam safety reviews, and the development of dam safety systems
• Guide, mentor, and train more junior staff through the methodologies of TSF design solutions
• Act as senior technical resource within your project team(s) for the delivery of mine waste projects
• Build client rapport as projects progress from feasibility through to mine closure
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to develop well rounded solutions for clients
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and other project specific documentation
• Expand your knowledge by attending conferences and trainings

What We Require:

• A degree in civil or geotechnical engineering: a master’s degree is considered an asset
• 10+ years of relevant experience in civil or geotechnical related projects (preferably for mining or related industries), with a track record of continued development
• You must be eligible to register as professional engineer (P.Eng) in Canada
• Working knowledge of geotechnical software packages including PLAXIS, FLAC, and SLOPE/W
• General understanding of mining-related regulations and industry best practices
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills, with demonstrated report writing skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

What we offer:

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
• PSMJ’s supported track record of profitability, leading to above average bonus payouts
• Vacation policy that aligns to your experience
• Paid OT, and wellness days
• Flexible benefits, including RSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives
• Commitment to global ESG standards

We are a global organization committed to employment equity. 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) and our Careers page for more details.