Intermediate Water Resources Engineer
Fredericton
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 field and office time, with potential opportunities for international travel?
What makes us stand out?
Our tag line “Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge” says a lot about who we are. In broad terms, we think KCB’s primary differentiators are:
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 of our Fredericton office. The role of Intermediate Water Resources Engineer comes with the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule and will provide you with the opportunity to:
Work on mine site wide water balance and water quality models (with the opportunity to use GoldSim)
Design hydrotechnical components of tailings storage facilities for global mining projects
Incorporate climate change resiliency in hydrotechnical design
Contribute to risk assessments, Dam Safety Reviews (DSRs) and risk-informed decision making
Engage with clients, colleagues and suppliers on environmentally focused field programs and design solutions
Work with the latest versions of software, including GoldSim, PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC- HMS, Flow-2D/3D
Be a part of diverse teams of multi-discipline engineers and designers from conceptual design through to construction.
Receive ongoing guidance and mentorship from leaders in the industry in a supportive, dynamic company culture that supports career development.
Travel to various project sites within Canada and internationally.
What we require:
We respect the knowledge and experience you have gained to date and are willing to help you build on it. We do however require the following qualifications:
A degree in civil engineering, with a track record of continued development
At least five years’ civil design experience related to surface water controls for mining projects
You must be eligible to register as professional engineer in Canada
Experience in channel design, flood mapping, water conveyance and drainage
An ability to build relationships with multidisciplinary project-based teams
Experience in a safety focused environment with near miss and incident reporting requirements
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
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 Overtime, and sick days
Flexible benefits, including RSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives
Dedication to WEF’s “Four Pillars” of Environment Social Governance framework, Governance, People, Planet and Prosperity
We are a global organization committed to developing a respectful workplace founded on the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to be a workplace where our employees, clients, and the communities in the regions we operate, feel valued and are treated equitable. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.
To learn more about projects you could be a part of check out Projects - KCB (klohn.com) and our Careers page for more details.
