Sr. Geotechnical Engineer

Klohn Crippen Berger•Saskatoon, SK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is looking for a Sr. Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Calgary, Alberta and work on a range of mining related projects, typically the design, monitoring and assessment of water and tailings dams. You will have the opportunity to work with an internationally recognized team on a diverse range of projects such as mine infrastructure and tailings facility designs from permitting through to closure, hydro-electric and water storage dam designs and assessments, geohazard assessments, transportation engineering, seismic assessments, and much more. This role will give you the opportunity to: Work on our large dam project portfolio, designing practical solutions for challenging conditions. Develop practical solutions based on detailed assessments and analyses and the opportunity to defend your solutions to clients and third-party review panels. Manage and lead projects including the development, review and approvals of technical specifications, drawings and design reports and tender packages for major tailings dams, mine waste facilities, containment facilities and mine infrastructure projects. Provide input and prepare conceptual to detailed engineering designs, engineering studies, feasibility studies and condition assessments. Work closely with clients from concept design through to construction, commissioning and operational stages of the project lifecycle. Build and maintain strong client relationships and work continually to develop and grow the business. Travel within Canada and to various international project locations for business development, and to conduct site visits, site inspections and audits.

Requirements

Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in Canada
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 10 years’ experience, or a Master’s Degree / PhD in Civil and/or Geotechnical Engineering / Soil Mechanics / Engineering Geology with a minimum of 8 years’ experience
Strong background in geotechnical design and use of geotechnical analysis software, ideally with a focus on dams, embankments and slopes, CPTu interpretation and/or geotechnical laboratory testing.
Demonstrated leadership, project management, decision-making and coaching skills, especially your ability to train and mentor young professionals.
Superior verbal and written communication skills including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports and general project correspondence.
Strong business acumen and your ability to develop and grow relationships with a variety of clients.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mine tailing's facility design, geotechnical numerical modeling, critical state theory and/or seismic hazard analysis.
Strong initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long-term success.
Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with our clients, our project teams, peers and senior management.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead projects including the development, review and approvals of technical specifications, drawings and design reports and tender packages for major tailings dams, mine waste facilities, containment facilities and mine infrastructure projects.
Provide input and prepare conceptual to detailed engineering designs, engineering studies, feasibility studies and condition assessments.
Work closely with clients from concept design through to construction, commissioning and operational stages of the project lifecycle.
Build and maintain strong client relationships and work continually to develop and grow the business.
Travel within Canada and to various international project locations for business development, and to conduct site visits, site inspections and audits.