Senior Water Resources Engineer – Mining & Water Mgmt

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Annual performance review

Bonus payouts

Vacation policy aligned to experience

Paid OT

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Mining Environmental Group. You will design and manage water resources projects for local and international mining ventures, including tailings and water dam considerations.

You will engage clients, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, produce technical reports, and contribute to climate resiliency analyses, with a hybrid work model and strong career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A degree in civil engineering; master’s degree is an asset.
• 15+ years of civil design experience related to surface water controls (mining or related industries).
• Eligible to register as a professional engineer in Canada.
• Experience in hydrotechnical design analyses (e.g., water balance, open channel flow, erosion protection).

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients, colleagues, and suppliers on environmentally focused field programs and design solutions.
• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses including flood mapping, water balance analysis, and hydraulic modelling.
• Incorporate climate change resiliency in hydrological and hydraulic analysis.
• Support mine water management design and optimization.
• Build client rapport as projects progress from feasibility through to mine closure.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to integrate water management systems into overall design and operation.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and other documentation related to water resources engineering.

Skills

Civil design

Hydrotechnical analysis

Water resources

Client engagement

Team collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Master's degree asset

Job description

Klohn Crippen Berger in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Mining Environmental Group. You will design and manage water resources projects for local and international mining ventures, including tailings and water dam considerations.

You will engage clients, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, produce technical reports, and contribute to climate resiliency analyses, with a hybrid work model and strong career development opportunities.