Organization: Klohn Crippen Berger
Job
Type:
Full-time
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
BC
Deadline: Jul 29, 2015
Website: http://www.klohn.com
The Vancouver office
of Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) located at 500 – 2955 Virtual Way,
Vancouver, BC V5M 4X6 is looking for a Geotechnical Engineer with experience
working in project teams and keen on developing hands-on international experience.
We are looking for a highly skilled, motivated engineering professional
interested in working on international projects from concept to operation and
who excels at working within multi-disciplinary project teams.
You will be exposed
to world-class technical challenges and have opportunities to learn from the
best in the business. We offer unparalleled career growth for the right
individual in a dynamic company committed to high quality engineering and
environmental excellence, in line with the Mining Industry commitment to social
responsibility and sustainability.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
- work
with diverse teams of discipline engineers, designers and drafters from
conceptual design through to preliminary and final design and engineering - fill a
specialized technical role focused on tailings storage design, tailings
and soil behaviour, dam design and related civil engineering and
operations for projects worldwide, most of which are in extremely
challenging environments in remote and logistically challenging locations - manage
and execute projects, including time and budget management and quality
control, deliver projects successfully and be accountable for project
planning and direction - prepare
and review technical reports, drawings, specifications, bill of
quantities, and cost estimates - go on
to mine and development sites to solve engineering problems for our
clients and support construction of our designs - sustain
client relationships and develop new business - join a dynamic
company of motivated and hardworking professionals committed to delivering
high quality engineering and environmental services - travel
to project sites worldwide and to KCB offices in Canada, Australia,
England and South America - act as
a key technical resource within a multidisciplinary project team
environment that fosters career development - mentor
and train junior level staff
About Us:
Klohn Crippen Berger
(KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering and
environmental services in the mining, hydropower, environmental,
transportation, geotechnical, oil & gas, and water resources sectors. We
offer a full range of services from our offices in Canada, Australia and Peru.
KCB is a member of the Louis Berger Group, a leading international consulting
firm with more than 80 offices worldwide. KCB is one of Canada’s 50 Best
Managed Companies.
Headquartered in
beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, KCB is involved in projects around the
world supported by offices in Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta; Sudbury and
Toronto, Ontario; Lima, Peru; Brisbane and Perth, Australia; and London, United
Kingdom. At KCB, the project work is challenging and varied, and there
are opportunities for travel (in Canada as well as internationally).
We are committed to
employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers.
We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and an attractive
flexible benefits package designed to suit your individual needs. Out of
province candidates are welcome to apply and relocation support will be
provided to the successful candidate if required.
This is a full-time,
permanent role and we expect to offer a salary in the range of $85,000 to
$95,000 per year based on the successful candidate’s educational background and
experience. Our benefits include extended health, vision care and dental
coverage, RRSP contribution, life and disability insurance.
Are you up to
the challenge?
If this sounds like
the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply on-line with your resume and
covering letter quoting the job reference number 1192-M15 at www.klohnjobs.com.
Any inquiries can be
forwarded to hr@klohn.com
If you have
a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering, are
registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer and have a
minimum of 8 years’ relevant engineering experience, we want to hear from
you.
Skills and
Qualifications:
- experience
working on projects related to dam design, tailings and water management
in the mining industry - excellent
record of project management on projects of varied scope - knowledge
of national and international design guidelines and regulations - demonstrated
ability to lead teams of engineers, technologists or other professional
staff - record
of solving engineering challenges using first principle or more advanced
modelling tools - field
experience characterizing a site or monitoring construction - providing
project strategy and direction to the team and client - strong
interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a
multi-disciplinary team of professionals - effective
verbal and written English communication skills - Spanish
language skills to coordinate and work with our South American operations
and clients is considered an asset - demonstrated
report writing skills - strong
analytical skills - initiative,
innovation and commitment to technical excellence - ability
to travel domestically and internationally, occasionally to remote
environments with limited communication or logistical support
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