Intermediate Geothecnical Civil Engineer
Join KCB as an Intermediate Geotechnical Civil Engineer to lead geotechnical analyses and mining infrastructure projects in Latin America, mentored by experts, in a collaborative global t...
At KCB, our purpose is Sustaining the Future, and we apply this purpose through practical, risk‑informed solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. Guided by our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence, we focus on building trusted relationships, delivering high‑quality work, and supporting our clients and communities over the long term.
About the Role
We are looking to add new talent to our Technical Team to support a diverse portfolio of mining, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, and civil infrastructure projects across Latin America and internationally.
The Intermediate Geotechnical Civil Engineer role offers an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals to contribute to complex engineering projects, provide technical leadership, and support multidisciplinary project teams throughout all phases of project delivery.
In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers, project managers, and specialists across multiple disciplines to deliver geotechnical investigations, engineering analyses, design studies, risk assessments, and technical reports for mining and infrastructure projects. You will be expected to apply solid engineering judgment, coordinate technical activities, supervise junior staff, and contribute to successful project execution.
This Role Will Give You the Opportunity To:
Perform geotechnical analyses including slope stability, seepage, settlement, consolidation, and earthworks assessments.
Design and evaluate tailings storage facilities, heap leach pads, waste rock dumps, embankments, channels, and other mining infrastructure.
Plan and supervise geotechnical field investigations, drilling programs, and laboratory testing campaigns.
Interpret field and laboratory data, geotechnical instrumentation results, and monitoring programs.
Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, design drawings, and specifications.
Develop geotechnical and hydraulic models using industry-standard software.
Coordinate technical activities with multidisciplinary teams, including Water Resources, Environmental, Mining, and CAD/GIS groups.
Provide technical guidance and review the work of junior engineers.
Support project planning, proposal development, budgeting, and client deliverables.
Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, design optimization, and closure planning studies.
Act as a task lead or project coordinator for assigned project components.
We Are Looking for Someone Who Has:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in geotechnical, mining, or civil engineering projects.
Strong knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles and engineering design.
Experience with GeoStudio (Slope/W, Seep/W), AutoCAD Civil 3D, Global Mapper, and Google Earth.
Experience with Rocscience, FLAC, Plaxis, Muck3D, or similar software is an asset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project.
Intermediate English required; Portuguese is an asset.
About Us:
Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm with five major business units providing engineering, environmental and professional services across global markets. We offer a full range of services from our offices in North America, Europe, Australia and South America.
KCB is an established, award-winning company with a global influence whose success is based on delivering solutions to the toughest technical and commercial challenges facing our clients. You will be part of an award-winning group that values a One Team culture, building strong, collaborative and focused teams who enjoy themselves throughout project delivery. We value a winning attitude, a hunger for learning and innovation, adaptability and flexibility, respectful engagement with colleagues and client representatives, and a sense of fun. We also support career development and diversification.
Are you up to the challenge?
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 equitably. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply on-line with your résumé and cover letter.
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- Locations
- Cuenca
- Employment type
- Full-time
Cuenca
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.