Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings

Klohn Crippen Berger; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Annual performance and salary review

Bonus payouts

Vacation policy aligned to experience

Paid OT and wellness days

Flexible benefits

WEF Four Pillars alignment

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead civil/geotechnical designs for mine waste facilities and allied water management projects. The role focuses on tailings dams, waste storage, and dam safety, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and collaborate across disciplines.

You will engage clients, supervise field programs, and deliver technical reports, with hybrid work options and a path for professional growth within a global practice.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil or geotechnical engineering; master's degree is an asset.
• 10+ years of civil/geotechnical experience, preferably in mining.
• You must be eligible to register as a professional engineer in Canada.
• Experience in geohazard assessments, design, tendering, and construction administration.
• Proficiency with PLAXIS, FLAC and SLOPE/W.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil/geotechnical design teams for mine waste projects.
• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver mine waste solutions.
• Participate in dam safety inspections and development of dam safety systems.
• Mentor junior staff and build client relationships throughout project lifecycle.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and project documentation.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Master's degree (asset)

Professional Engineer in Canada

Tools

PLAXIS

FLAC

SLOPE/W

Job description

Vancouver, BC

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.

What You Would Engage In

Our focus is on the application of critical thinking to the management of mine waste and water. If continuing your career journey with us, you would be part of our Mining Environmental Group, based out of our Vancouver office. The role of Senior Geotechnical Engineer will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Engage with clients, colleagues, and suppliers on geotechnical focused field programs and design solutions
• Lead teams focused on civil / geotechnical designs for mine waste projects
• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary project teams for the delivery of mine waste projects
• Participate in dam safety inspections, dam safety reviews, and the development of dam safety systems
• Guide, mentor, and train more junior staff in your area(s) of expertise
• 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

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Vancouver-based engineering team 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.

What We Require

• A degree in civil or geotechnical engineering: a master’s degree is considered an asset
• 10+ years’ 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 in Canada
• Experience in geohazard engineering, assessments, investigations, design, tendering and construction administration
• Working knowledge of geotechnical software packages including PLAXIS, FLAC, and SLOPE/W
• General understanding of mining-related regulations and industry best practices
• Passion for collaborating with clients and fostering long-term relationships
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Enhanced communication skills, which should include experience in writing proposals, technical reports, and general project correspondence
• Experience in a safety focused environment with near miss and incident reporting requirements

You Will Excel In Our Team If You Have

• An ability to find creative solutions and know how to present them.
• A willingness to mentor others and be mentored.
• An ability to build rapport with clients, colleagues, and industry partners.
• Demonstrate that you are flexible and seek solutions rather than focus on problems.
• A willingness to travel and undertake fieldwork.
• A proven ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The salary for this position is $110,000 to $160,000 per year. Salary is based on applicable experience, education, and skill level.

Along With Continued Career Development, KCB Offers

• 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
• Dedication to WEF’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. We offer professional career development tracks and salaries commensurate with experience and an attractive benefits package and thank all candidates for applying; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

To learn more about projects you could be a part of check out Projects - KCB (klohn.com) and our Careers page for more details.