Junior Geotechnical Engineer - Mining

Fredericton, NB

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is seeking a Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our office in Fredericton, New Brunswick. This role is part of KCB’s Mining Environmental group, and typical projects are related to the design of tailing storage facilities and the management of mine waste. This role offers both office and field work, with the option for a hybrid work arrangement.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to projects involving site investigations, slope stability evaluations, numerical analysis, foundation systems, tailings storage facilities, dam design, and earthworks

• Participate in field activities such as drilling programs, core logging, laboratory coordination, instrumentation setup, and ongoing monitoring

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout all project phases—from initial concepts through construction

• Receive mentorship and technical guidance from experienced professionals in a supportive and growth-focused environment

• Travel to project locations across Canada and potentially internationally

Qualifications

We value your experience and are committed to helping you advance your career. To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering, with a strong interest in continued professional growth

• 2–4 years of relevant industry experience

• Eligibility for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in New Brunswick

• Familiarity with slope stability, seepage analysis, dam engineering, and earthworks (preferred)

• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Additional strengths

You’ll stand out if you also bring:

• Creativity in developing practical engineering solutions and the ability to communicate them effectively

• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with clients, colleagues, and partners

• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Along with continued career development, KCB offers:

• Hybrid work opportunities

• Annual performance and salary review

• A track record of profitability, leading to above average bonus payouts

• Vacation policy that aligns to your experience

• Paid overtime, and ten sick days per year

• Flexible benefits, including Registered Savings Plan, and 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 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.