Intermediate Geotechnical Civil Engineer

Klohn Crippen Berger Consultoria Ltda; Miraflores; On-site; PEN 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is seeking an experienced Intermediate Geotechnical Civil Engineer to join our Latin America and international projects.

The role involves leading geotechnical analyses, investigations, and design for mining and civil infrastructure, coordinating multidisciplinary teams across studies, design, construction support, and closure phases. The candidate should have 5+ years in geotechnical engineering, a Civil Engineering degree, CIP registration, and strong

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Peru Engineering Registration (CIP).
• Minimum 8 years of relevant geotechnical and mining infrastructure experience.
• Experience with geotechnical investigations, analysis and design.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Experience with geotechnical monitoring and instrumentation programs.
• English communication skills; Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate geotechnical site investigation programs, including field activities and laboratory testing.
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports for mining infrastructure projects.
• Perform geotechnical monitoring assessments and interpret instrumentation data.
• Conduct geotechnical analyses (slope stability, seepage, settlement, site response).
• Design and evaluate mining infrastructure such as TSFs, heap leach pads, waste rock facilities, access roads and drainage.
• Support Senior Engineers, Engineers of Record (EoRs) and ITRBs during development, review and governance.
• Lead field teams during geotechnical investigations and QA activities.
• Integrate environmental, social, closure, and risk management considerations into engineering solutions.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Mining infrastructure

Project coordination

Geotechnical monitoring

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

At KCB, our purpose is Sustaining the Future, delivering practical, risk-informed solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. Guided by our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence, we focus on building trusted relationships, technical innovation, and long-term value for our clients, employees, and communities.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Geotechnical Civil Engineer to join our Engineering Team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of mining, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, and civil infrastructure projects across Latin America and internationally.

This position is intended for a professional with 5+ years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering and mining infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will independently perform engineering analyses and design tasks, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and support project delivery throughout multiple project stages, including studies, design, construction support, operation, and closure.

The Intermediate Geotechnical Civil Engineer will work closely with Senior Engineers, Project Managers, technical specialists, and clients to develop practical, technically sound, and risk-informed solutions for mining and civil infrastructure projects.

This Role Will Give You the Opportunity To

• Plan and coordinate geotechnical site investigation programs, including field activities and laboratory testing.

• Prepare and review geotechnical characterization, analysis, and design reports for mining infrastructure projects.

• Perform geotechnical monitoring assessments and interpret instrumentation and field performance data.

• Conduct geotechnical analyses, including slope stability, seepage, settlement, and site response evaluations.

• Design and evaluate mining infrastructure such as Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs), Heap Leach Pads, Waste Rock Facilities, access roads, and drainage systems.

• Support Senior Engineers, Engineers of Record (EoRs), and Independent Technical Review Boards (ITRBs) during project development, review, and governance processes.

• Lead field teams during geotechnical investigations and construction quality assurance activities.

• Integrate environmental, social, closure, and risk management considerations into engineering solutions.

We Are Looking for Someone Who Has

• Degree in Civil Engineering

• Professional Perú Engineering Registration (CIP)

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering and mining infrastructure projects.

• Experience in geotechnical investigations, analysis, and design.

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering projects.

• Experience with geotechnical monitoring and instrumentation programs.

• Experience supporting EoR and/or ITRB activities is considered an asset.

• Familiarity with geotechnical analysis tools and industry-standard engineering software.

• Intermediate English communication skills; Portuguese is considered an asset.

About Us:

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm with five major business units providing engineering, environmental and professional services across global markets. We offer a full range of services from our offices in North America, Europe, Australia and South America.

KCB is an established, award-winning company with a global influence whose success is based on delivering solutions to the toughest technical and commercial challenges facing our clients. You will be part of an award-winning group that values a One Team culture, building strong, collaborative and focused teams who enjoy themselves throughout project delivery. We value a winning attitude, a hunger for learning and innovation, adaptability and flexibility, respectful engagement with colleagues and client representatives, and a sense of fun. We also support career development and diversification.

Are you up to the challenge?

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 equitably. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.