Senior Water Resource Engineer

Klohn Crippen Berger; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Annual performance and salary review

Above-average bonus payouts

Vacation policy aligned to experience

Paid overtime and sick days

Flexible benefits (RRSP, social, well‑

WEF Four Pillars governance, people, &

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) in Fredericton, NB is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead mine water management design and analysis, with a hybrid work schedule.

You will work on mine site water balance, tailings hydrotechnical design, climate resiliency, and risk-informed decisions, collaborating with clients and teams across disciplines.

Travel to project sites in Canada and internationally is expected; a civil engineering degree and 10+ years of mining water design are required.

Qualifications

• Must have Civil Engineering degree and be eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in Canada.
• At least ten years of civil design experience related to surface water controls for mining projects.
• Experience in channel design, flood mapping, water conveyance and drainage.
• Ability to build relationships with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience in safety-focused environments with near-miss reporting.

Responsibilities

• Work on mine site water balance and water quality modeling.
• Design hydrotechnical components of tailings facilities for mining projects.
• Incorporate climate change resiliency in hydro design.
• Contribute to risk assessments and Dam Safety Reviews.
• Engage with clients and suppliers on field programs and design solutions.
• Work with GoldSim, PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Flow-2D/3D.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams from concept to construction.
• Travel to project sites in Canada and internationally.

Skills

Creative solutions

Build rapport

Flexible thinker

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Fredericton, NB

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 field and office time, with potential opportunities for international travel?

What makes us stand out?

Our tag line “Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge” says a lot about who we are. In broad terms, we think KCB’s primary differentiators are:

• our global reputation for technical excellence
• our appetite to tackle problems with unique complexities
• our creative perspectives that come through diverse and inclusive teams
• our size, large enough to win intriguing projects, small enough to know you by name
• everyone maintains a technical focus

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 Fredericton office. The role of Senior Water Resources Engineer comes with the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule and will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Work on mine site wide water balance and water quality models (with the opportunity to use GoldSim)
• Design hydrotechnical components of tailings storage facilities for global mining projects
• Incorporate climate change resiliency in hydrotechnical design
• Contribute to risk assessments, Dam Safety Reviews (DSRs) and risk-informed decision making
• Engage with clients, colleagues and suppliers on environmentally focused field programs and design solutions
• Work with the latest versions of software, including GoldSim, PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC- HMS, Flow-2D/3D
• Be a part of diverse teams of multi-discipline engineers and designers from conceptual design through to construction.
• Receive ongoing guidance and mentorship from leaders in the industry in a supportive, dynamic company culture that supports career development.
• Travel to various project sites within Canada and internationally.

What we require:

We respect the knowledge and experience you have gained to date and are willing to help you build on it. We do however require the following qualifications:

• A degree in civil engineering, with a track record of continued development
• At least ten years’ civil design experience related to surface water controls for mining projects
• You must be eligible to register as professional engineer in Canada
• Experience in channel design, flood mapping, water conveyance and drainage
• An ability to build relationships with multidisciplinary project-based teams
• Experience in a safety focused environment with near miss and incident reporting requirements

In addition to the must have requirements you will excel in the role if you have the following:

• An ability to find creative solutions and know how to present them
• An ability to build rapport with clients, colleagues, and industry partners
• Demonstrate that you are flexible and seek solutions rather than focus on problems

What we offer

The expected salary range for this position is $115,000 to $175,000 per year. Compensation above this range may be considered for candidates with significant experience or specialized expertise. The actual salary offered is based on an individual assessment of 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 Overtime, and sick days
• Flexible benefits, including RRSP, 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 to 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) and our Careers page for more details.