JOB REFERENCE #: 511-KCBL-08
POSITION: INTERMEDIATE – SENIOR GEOLOGISTS
LOCATION:
CANADA,
AUSTRALIA &
PERU
STATUS: FULL-TIME
Position Summary:
We are seeking qualified Intermediate to Senior Engineering Geologists to work in the areas of dam engineering and mine tailings disposal, geological assessment and foundation design.
May act in either a Project Manager or Specialist Engineer capacity. Carries out responsible and varied assignments requiring a knowledge of both a broad field of geological assessments and of reciprocal effects of the work upon other fields. Problems usually resolved by use of a combination of standard procedures, modifications to standard procedures, or methods developed in previous assignments. Participates in planning to achieve prescribed objectives. Make independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions.
Analyze problems, organize investigations and produce reports. Interprets and evaluates data obtained from various geological, engineering and/or research investigations and keeps well informed of the latest technological developments relating to specialty.
Develop, approve and coordinate work schedules to ensure that objectives of cost, quality and time are met. Develop and recommend improvements in design standards to lower costs and improve work quality.
Discuss projects with colleagues to determine relative priorities and implications of work of others. Make commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet objectives. Required to have knowledge of related fields of engineering, and provide support on marketing programs.
Working conditions specific to the job
The nature of this work requires an employee who is able to work a flexible schedule that may include overtime as required to meet project deadlines. Travel to other offices, client meetings and project sites will be required from time to time. Travel may be domestic or international.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelors degree in related Geological/Geotechnical fields is required, a Masters degree is an asset.
- Experience in geological and geotechnical investigation programs, earthworks projects or environmental engineering is required.
- Relevant industry work experience.
- Large scale project management experience.
- Previous experience and knowledge in the Mining or Geotechnical sectors.
- Ability to undertake mapping and engineering geological assessments.
- A history of involvement on field programs, and a background of working on large-scale multi-disciplinary projects.
- Proficiency with engineering modeling programs, site investigations and characterization, mathematical analytical tool for engineering calculations (MathCAD), AutoCAD and drafting experience is an asset, report-writing and good oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent English skills (oral and written). Spanish an asset.
- Willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally
- Eligible to register as a professional in the country of residence
About Us:
Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (“KCBL”) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering and environmental services in the mining, hydropower, environmental, transportation, geotechnical, oil sands, oil & gas, and water resources sectors. We offer a full range of services from our offices in
Canada,
Australia and
Peru. Klohn Crippen Berger is a member of the Louis Berger Group, a leading international consulting firm.
Headquartered in
Vancouver, British
Columbia, Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. has offices and projects in some of the most beautiful and amazing locations in the world including
Calgary
Alberta,
Sudbury
Ontario,
Lima
Peru and
Brisbane
Australia. At KCBL, the project work is challenging and varied and there are opportunities for travel (in
Canada as well as to work internationally). Our three major business units span the Power, Transportation, Mining, Environmental, Infrastructure, Oil Sands and Oil & Gas sectors. 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 including relocation costs and immigration assistance.
What Type of Work Do We Do?
KCBL’s Power and Transportation Group provides structural, transportation, geotechnical and hydroelectric engineering and project management services to clients in a variety of sectors in Canada and internationally including design, rehabilitation and feasibility projects for major bridges, large coastal facilities, dams and powerhouses projects
Through its offices in
Canada,
Australia and
Peru, KCBL’s Mining Environmental Group provides environmental and geotechnical/civil geotechnical services to mining clients worldwide including environmental baseline and impact assessments for new mines, and management of tailings, waste rock and water for operating mines.
KCBL’s Alberta Group works on challenging projects in the Oil Sands developments, in the onshore and offshore Oil and Gas industry and in the Mining, Infrastructure and Water Resources markets. Our projects include all aspects of tailings management, dam designs, pipelines, offshore drilling islands, plant site foundation engineering, hydrogeology, hydrotechnical, and environmental and reclamation services.
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