Senior Geotechnical Civil Engineer

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd.; Miraflores; On-site; PEN 413,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Civil Engineer to lead geotechnical and civil projects across Latin America and beyond, with a focus on mining infrastructure, tailings facilities, and dam safety.

The role requires 20+ years of progressive experience, strong leadership, and the ability to govern design, review, and construction support, while mentoring engineers and coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering and professional licensure (CIP)
• 20+ years in geotechnical and mining infrastructure projects
• Experience with tailings facilities and mine infrastructure design and review
• Experience as Engineer of Record (EOR) or similar governance roles is desirable
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of geotechnical and civil projects for mining developments and mine waste facilities.
• Provide strategic technical direction across all project phases.
• Advise clients on geotechnical risk management and dam safety.
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams and lead engineers.
• Represent the firm in client engagements and technical forums.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Team leadership

Dam safety

Numerical modeling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Geotechnical/Mining/Risk Management

Tools

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

AutoCAD

Project management 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 Senior 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 highly recognized professional with 20+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering, mine waste management, and large-scale mining infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical authority, providing strategic guidance, technical governance, and leadership across multidisciplinary teams while supporting clients through all stages of the project lifecycle, from conceptual studies and feasibility assessments to detailed design, construction, operations, and closure.

The Senior Geotechnical Civil Engineer will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers of Record (EORs), Independent Review Boards, senior technical specialists, and executive-level client representatives to develop innovative, technically robust, and risk-informed solutions for critical mining assets.

This Role Will Give You the Opportunity To

• Lead the technical delivery of complex geotechnical and civil engineering projects for major mining developments and mine waste facilities.
• Provide strategic technical direction and oversight throughout all project phases.
• Act as a senior advisor to clients on geotechnical risk management, dam safety, and mine infrastructure performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and provide mentorship to senior and intermediate engineers.
• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR), Deputy EOR, Technical Reviewer, or Independent Technical Reviewer, as required.
• Support business development initiatives, key client relationships, strategic pursuits, and proposal development.
• Represent KCB in technical forums, industry conferences, and client engagements.

We Are Looking for Someone Who Has

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineering Registration (CIP)
• Master's Degree or Postgraduate Specialization in Geotechnical Engineering, Geomechanics, Mining Engineering, Risk Management, or related discipline preferred.
• 20+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering and mining infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading the design, review, and construction support of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs), Heap Leach Facilities, Water Dams, and related mining infrastructure.
• Experience acting as Engineer of Record (EOR), Deputy EOR, Independent Technical Reviewer (ITR), DSR reviewer, or similar governance roles is highly desirable.
• Strong expertise in dam safety, geotechnical risk assessment, numerical modeling, dam breach studies, and mine waste management.
• Experience managing project teams, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Proficiency with industry-standard engineering and project management software.
• Advanced English communication skills; Portuguese is considered an asset.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.

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.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

KCB is an award-winning multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe we collaborate globally to solve complex challenges.