Senior Water Resources Engineer – Mining Water Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Performance reviews

Bonus payouts

Generous vacation

Paid OT & wellness

Flexible benefits

WEF ESG focus

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Vancouver-based Mining Environmental Group, handling local and international mining projects. You will apply your expertise to tailings, water dams, and water management design, collaborating across disciplines to deliver sustainable solutions.

We value critical thinking, robust hydrological analyses, client relationships, and field-led problem solving, with opportunities for mentoring, travel, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering; P.Eng eligibility in Canada.
• 15+ years of civil design experience for surface water controls, mining preferred.
• Experience in hydrotechnical design analyses (water balance, open channel flow).
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrological and hydraulic analyses for mine water management.
• Engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams on field programs and design.
• Develop flood maps, water balance, and hydraulic models.
• Incorporate climate resiliency into water management solutions.
• Prepare technical reports and proposals for projects from feasibility to completion.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to integrate water systems.

Skills

Hydrology & hydraulics

Client relationship building

Project leadership

Written/verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

P.Eng eligibility in Canada

Master's degree (asset)

Tools

Hydraulic modelling software

Water balance analysis tools

Job description

Klohn Crippen Berger is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Vancouver-based Mining Environmental Group, handling local and international mining projects. You will apply your expertise to tailings, water dams, and water management design, collaborating across disciplines to deliver sustainable solutions.

We value critical thinking, robust hydrological analyses, client relationships, and field-led problem solving, with opportunities for mentoring, travel, and professional growth.