Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist
Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is looking for a senior level geotechnical / engineering geologist to join our team in Naas, Ireland and work on a range of mining related projects, typically the design, monitoring and assessment of water and tailings dams.
Responsibilities
* Work on our large dam project portfolio, designing practical solutions for challenging conditions.
* Develop practical solutions based on detailed assessments and analyses and defend your solutions to clients and third‑party review panels.
* Manage and lead projects, including the development, review and approvals of technical specifications, drawings, 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.
* Work in a wonderful small company culture.
* Travel within Europe and to various international project locations for business development, and to conduct site visits, site inspections and audits.
Qualifications
* Strong background in soil mechanics, including proficiency with field and laboratory testing methods. Preferred candidates will have 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.
* Experience with mine tailings facility design, geotechnical numerical modelling, critical state theory and/or seismic hazard analysis.
* Strong initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence as well as enthusiasm and drive toward long‑term success.
* Demonstrated leadership, project management, decision‑making and coaching skills, especially ability to train and mentor young professionals.
* Superior verbal and written communication skills including experience in writing proposals, technical reports and general project correspondence.
* Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and ability to build long‑term, successful relationships with clients, our project teams, peers and senior management.
* Strong business acumen and ability to develop and grow relationships with a variety of clients.
* Registered or eligible to register as a Chartered Engineer in Ireland / UK with a Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 10 years’ experience, or a Master’s Degree / PhD in Civil and/or Geotechnical Engineering / Soil Mechanics / Engineering Geology with at least 8 years’ experience.
About Us
Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is a multidisciplinary consulting firm with five major business units providing engineering and environmental services in the mining, hydropower, transportation, ports, infrastructure, geotechnical, oil & gas, environmental and water resources sectors. We offer a full range of services from our offices in North America, Australia, South America and Europe.
From our offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, York (UK), Naas (Ireland) and Sweden, our Alberta Group works on challenging projects in the Water, Power and Transportation, Oil Sands, Mining, and Oil and Gas market sectors. We are 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.
Are you up to the challenge?
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply online with your résumé and covering letter quoting the job reference number 369-A25.
We thank all candidates for applying, however only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.
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