Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer
- Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
As an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of multifaceted projects in an organization with an impressive history of delivering large-scale, world‑class projects for our clients. This position, based out of our Saskatoon, Saskatchewan office, will provide you with the opportunity to be engaged in the ongoing growth of our Saskatchewan operations.
This role will give you the opportunity to:
- Manage and coordinate projects, lead multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior engineers.
- Lead design and analysis in the following practice areas:
- Tailings and mine waste management and design for proposed, operating and closed mines;
- Dam safety assignments for water and tailings dams;
- Environmental impact mitigation and monitoring;
- Geohazard engineering; and,
- Closure and reclamation.
- Coordinate and manage field investigations, instrumentation, and testing programs.
- Build and maintain client relationships.
- Travel within wester and norther Canada, and to international locations.
If you are registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada, have a Bachelor or Masters degree in Civil, Geological or Geotechnical Engineering and a minimum of 4 years of related experience, we want to hear from you!
We value your:
- Design/analysis skills, especially in geotechnical stability analysis of earthfill embankments, soil foundations and tailings storage facilities.
- Proven site investigation and construction experience encompassing our practice areas.
- Experience in preparing design packages for tendering and construction.
- Experience using Autodesk Civil 3D and GIS software.
- Superior communication skills including your experience in writing proposals and technical reports and delivering presentations.
- Ability to get assignments completed on time and within budget.
- Commitment to safety and sustainability.
- Strong initiative, innovation, hunger for learning and commitment to technical excellence.
- Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Enthusiasm and adaptability.
About Us:
Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering and environmental services in the mining, hydropower, water resources, transportation, and oil and gas sectors from our offices in Canada, Australia, Peru, Brazil, the US and the UK. Our "One Team Culture" builds strong, collaborative and focused teams who enjoy themselves throughout project delivery.
KCB is a platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed companies. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. We offer professional career development tracks and salaries commensurate with experience and an attractive benefits package.
Are you up to the challenge?
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply on-line with your résumé and covering letter quoting the job reference number 1818-A22.
We thank all candidates for applying, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer at Klohn Crippen Berger will manage projects, lead design teams and mentor junior engineers. The role also covers field investigations, testing programs and building client relationships on mine and dam projects.
Requirements
Candidates need Professional Engineer registration in Canada, a relevant engineering degree and at least 4 years of experience. Strong geotechnical stability analysis, report writing and presentation skills, and experience with Autodesk Civil 3D and GIS are valued.
Skills
- Autodesk Civil 3D
- GIS
- Geotechnical stability analysis
- Earthfill embankment analysis
- Tailings storage facility design
- Dam safety assessment
- Site investigation
- Instrumentation and testing programs
- Design packages for tendering and construction
- Technical report writing
- Proposal writing
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Mentoring
- Geohazard engineering
- Closure and reclamation
- Environmental impact mitigation
Benefits
- Professional career development tracks
- Attractive benefits package
Categories
- Engineering
- Consulting
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Energy
Keywords
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Tailings
- Mine waste management
- Dam safety
- Geohazard
- Closure and reclamation
- Environmental impact monitoring
- Slope stability
- Embankment design
- Soil foundations
- Site investigation
- Autodesk Civil 3D
- GIS
- Professional Engineer
- Mining
- Hydropower
- Water resources
- Civil engineering
- Consulting engineering
- Saskatoon
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- Professional Engineer
Tools
- Autodesk Civil 3D
- GIS
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Civil Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering