Junior Geotechnical Engineer - Copper Mine Site

Position: Junior Geotechnical Engineer - Copper Mine Site Work
Junior Geotechnical Engineer - British Columbia
Are you looking for an opportunity to…

Leave a positive impact on the environment through progressive design?

Work in a close-knit group of motivated professionals?

Focus on continued growth and development?

Develop your critical thinking skills?

Develop a career that provides a mix of local and global projects?

What makes us stand out?

our global reputation for technical excellence

our appetite to tackle problems with unique complexities

our creative perspectives that come through diverse and inclusive teams

our size, large enough to win intriguing projects, small enough to know you by name

everyone maintains a technical focus

What you would engage in:
Our focus is on the application of critical thinking to the management of mine waste and water. If continuing your career journey with us, you would be part of our  Mining Environmental Group , based out our Vancouver office. The role of  Geotechnical Engineer  comes with the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule and will provide you with the opportunity to:

Work on a variety of geotechnical projects that may include site characterization, slope stability, numerical modeling, water management design, foundation design, tailings and water retention embankment design, earthworks and construction.

Visit project sites, gather information as required to complement design activities and get involved in site investigation and drilling programs, core logging, lab testing, instrumentation installations and monitoring, as well as data review and analysis.

Perform quality assurance/quality control and on-site engineering activities during construction.

Work with diverse teams of discipline engineers and designers from conceptual design through to construction and operations through to closure.

Receive on-going guidance and mentorship from leaders in the industry in a supportive, dynamic company culture that supports career development.

In addition to the above, KCB currently has a specific site-based project requirement that an applicant for this position should be willing to take on:

The project is located near Kamloops, BC and site work is expected from mid-March to mid-December in 2027 and 2028.

The site-based project schedule is based on a two-weeks on two-weeks off rotation schedule.

Project-specific activities will include performing quality assurance testing in the field and in the on-site laboratory; management of construction data; reporting on compliance with design; and on-site engineering, supporting our Vancouver-based design team.

What we require:

A degree in civil or geological engineering, with a track record of continued development.

0-2 years of geotechnical engineering experience related to design, slope stability analysis, instrumentation installation and monitoring.

You must be eligible to register as an engineer-in-training (EIT) in Canada.

An ability to build relationships with multidisciplinary project-based teams.

Commitment to a safety focused environment with near miss and incident reporting requirements.

Class 5 driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Experience with off-road driving and driving larger vehicles (e.g., pickup trucks) is an asset.

In addition to the must have requirements, you will excel in the role if you have the following:

An ability to find creative solutions and know how to present them

An ability to build rapport with clients, colleagues, and industry partners

Demonstrate that you are flexible and seek solutions rather than focus on problems

The salary for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 per year. Salary is based on applicable experience, education, and skill level.

Along with continued career development, KCB offers:

Hybrid work opportunities

Annual performance and salary review

PSMJ’s supported track record of profitability, leading to above average bonus payouts

Vacation policy that aligns to your experience

Paid OT, and sick days

Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives

Commitment to global ESG standards

We are a global organization committed to employment equity. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.