Senior Structural Engineer - Ports and Marine

Vancouver, BC

Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer, Team Lead to join our expanding Power & Transportation team in Vancouver. In this role, you’ll support marine and civil infrastructure projects within a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.

Based in KCB’s Vancouver office—home to many of our largest infrastructure initiatives—you’ll play a key role in growing our ports and marine engineering practice. Reporting to a Senior Department Manager, this position offers the opportunity to lead complex technical work, mentor developing engineers, and contribute to significant infrastructure projects across Canada and internationally.

What You’ll Do

As a senior member of the team, you will:

• Lead structural and civil engineering design for ports, harbours, and major infrastructure projects

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, designers, and drafters

• Mentor junior engineers and support the development of team technical expertise

• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and project documentation

• Participate in site visits to inform design decisions and ensure quality throughout project execution

• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development efforts

• Travel periodically within Canada and internationally, as required.

What We’re Looking For

You bring the following qualifications and experience:

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Canada or eligibility for registration in British Columbia. P.E. registration in the United States is considered an asset.

• 20+ years of progressive engineering experience, including delivery of port, marine, or other heavy civil infrastructure projects

• Demonstrated technical expertise in:

  • Reinforced concrete and structural steel design

  • Foundations (including piled foundations), marine structures, and earthworks

  • Seismic and marine-specific design

The salary for this position is $120,000 to $170,000 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

• Vacation policy that aligns to your experience

• Paid OT, and sick days

• Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives

• Dedication to World Economic Forum’s “Four Pillars” of Environment Social Governance framework, Governance, People, Planet and Prosperity

We are a global organization committed 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.