Make a meaningful difference and leave a positive impact on the environment?
Work in a close-knit group of like-minded, motivated professionals where relationships matter?
Continue the development of your critical thinking skills?
Solve some of the most complex problems faced by the mining industry?
Work on a mix of local and global projects?
About KCB is an employee-owned mid-size consultancy with a reputation that exceeds our size. The tag line "Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge" says a lot about who we are. Our staff are inquisitive, curious, and dedicated to solving complex problems. Our size allows us to draw on colleagues across the globe just as easily as if they were across the hall. We also advocate for continued professional development and encourage this by hosting a range of internal and external training sessions and encouraging staff to participate in conferences.
size - large enough to win intriguing projects, small enough for the President and CEO to know you by name
creative perspectives that come through diverse and inclusive teams
access to some of the sectors leading talent
international reputation for technical excellence, everyone maintains a technical focus
appetite to tackle problems with unique complexities
Role Our focus is on the application of critical thinking to the management of mine waste and water. By continuing your career journey with us, you would be part of our Mining Environmental Group, based out our Vancouver office. The role of Senior Water Resources Engineer will provide you with the opportunity to:
Engage with clients, colleagues, and suppliers on environmentally focused field programs and design solutions
Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analysis including flood mapping, water balance analysis, and hydraulic modelling




Incorporate climate change resiliency in hydrological and hydraulic analysis
Support mine water management design and optimization
Build client rapport as projects progress from feasibility through to mine closure
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to integrate water management systems into overall design and operation
Prepare technical reports, proposals, and other documentation related to water resources engineering
Requirement We are looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Vancouver-based engineering team to work on local and international mining and resource projects. Your experience will be applied to the planning, investigation, assessment, design, and construction of tailings and water dams and waste storage for mining. Career development can be managed to support personal preferences such as niche, technical design specialists, or project participation in both technical dam engineering scopes and project management, or all-round engineering specialists.
A degree in civil engineering: a master’s degree is considered an asset
15+ years’ civil design experience related to surface water controls (preferably for mining or related industries), with a track record of continued development
You must be eligible to register as professional engineer in Canada
Experience in hydrotechnical designs analyses (e.g., water balance, open channel flow, erosion protection)
An ability to build relationships with multidisciplinary project-based teams




Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and quick-paced environment.
Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, high degree of organization, and work independently with minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment.
Effective written and verbal communication along with organization and analytical skills.
Experience in a safety focused environment with near miss and incident reporting requirements
You will excel in our team if you have: An ability to find creative solutions and know how to present them.
A willingness to mentor others and be mentored.
An ability to build rapport with clients, colleagues, and industry partners.
Demonstrate that you are flexible and seek solutions rather than focus on problems.
A willingness to travel and undertake fieldwork.
A proven ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The salary for this position is $110,000 to $160,000 per year. Salary is based on applicable experience, education, and skill level.
Benefits 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 wellness days
Flexible benefits, including RSP, 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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Water Resources Engineer (British Columbia)
🏢 Klohn Crippen Berger
📍 British Columbia