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Senior Geotechnical Engineer



Location: Vancouver and Sudbury, Canada

Do you want to experience sub arctic Canada, the high Andes in Peru, or the equatorial jungles of the Pacific Islands?


Position Summary:

We have immediate openings for qualified and experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineers to work on a range of international projects. Successful candidates will join a dynamic company of motivated and hardworking professionals committed to delivering high quality services. Initiative, enthusiasm and commitment to technical excellence are all important qualities of our team members - a sense of adventure certainly helps. Join a team that designs and builds some of the largest man-made structures on earth.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 10 years relevant work experience.
  • A Bachelors degree in related Civil/Geotechnical fields; a Masters degree is an asset.
  • Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer in Canada or Australia
  • Experience with engineering design modelling programs and in design of earthworks projects including tailings embankments.
  • Experience with seismic analysis, including liquefaction assessment and seismic hazard assessments is an asset.
  • Experience in geotechnical field programs, site characterization, and construction of earthworks projects; Drilling, sampling and testing experience an asset.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (other languages, especially Spanish, are an asset).
  • Demonstrated report writing skills.
  • Ability to work in team environments and autonomously in remote locations advantageous.
  • Demonstrated Project Management skills, and ability to supervise, train and mentor junior to intermediate staff.
  • Willingness to travel, ability to work in team environments or autonomously.

About Us:

Our Mining Environmental Group provides engineering and geoscientific services to mining clients worldwide. Our Australian operations work across Australia and the Pacific Rim, with several world class projects within our portfolio, and active supporting roles to our other operations in North and South America.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. If you're interested in this position, please apply via our website: www.klohn.com.

Only applicants that directly apply will be considered for this role


posted: 05 August 2010     Please mention EARTHWORKS when responding to this advertisement.