Junior Geotechnical Engineer - Copper Mine Site Work

Vancouver, BC
Hybrid
Posted Nov 10, 2026
1 position

$75,000–$85,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Junior
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English

Job summary

The role involves managing mine waste and water through geotechnical design, site characterization, and numerical modeling. You will also perform on-site engineering, quality assurance, and data management during construction phases.

Job details

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 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 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: 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 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. To learn more about projects you could be a part of check out Projects - KCB (klohn.com) and our Careers page for more details.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in civil or geological engineering and be eligible for EIT registration in Canada. The position requires 0-2 years of relevant experience and a valid Class 5 driver's license.