Sr Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist

Sr Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is looking for a Sr 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. You will have the opportunity to work with an internationally recognized team on a diverse range of projects such as mine infrastructure and tailings facility designs from permitting through to closure, hydro-electric and water storage dam designs and assessments, geohazard assessments, transportation engineering, seismic assessments, and much more. This role will give you the opportunity to: Work on our large dam project portfolio, designing practical solutions for challenging conditions. Develop practical solutions based on detailed assessments and analyses and the opportunity to defend your solutions to clients and third-party review panels. Manage and lead projects including the development, review and approvals of technical specifications, drawings and 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. If you are registered or eligible to register as a Chartered Engineer in Ireland / UK, have a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 10 years’ experience, or a Master’s Degree / PhD in Civil and/or Geotechnical Engineering / Soil Mechanics / Engineering Geology with a minimum of 8 years’ experience, and a strong desire to broaden your engineering and project management skills, we want to hear from you! We value your: 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 modeling, critical state theory and/or seismic hazard analysis. Strong initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long-term success. Demonstrated leadership, project management, decision-making and coaching skills, especially your ability to train and mentor young professionals. Superior verbal and written communication skills including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports and general project correspondence. Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with our clients, our project teams, peers and senior management. Strong business acumen and your ability to develop and grow relationships with a variety of clients. About Us: Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary 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), Sweden and Dominican Republic, our EMIE Group works on challenging projects in the Water, Power and Transportation, Oil Sands, Mining, and Oil and Gas market sectors. KCB is 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 on-line with your résumé and covering letter. We thank all candidates for applying, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Department Mining Role Geotechnical Engineer Locations Naas Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time Naas About Klohn Crippen Berger KCB is an award-winning multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe we collaborate globally to solve complex challenges.