Mechanical Engineer-in-Training

Vancouver, BC

KCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of

Passion, Integrity , and

Excellence . With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe, we bring together global technical knowledge, local insight, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges that matter.

Today's challenges demand more than just technical knowledge; they require collaboration, creativity, and a deep understanding of the communities, industries, and environments that we support. At KCB, our team collaborates across regions and disciplines to bring practical thinking, technical excellence, and diverse perspectives to every project.

We are problem-solvers at heart. Our teams bring passion to complex challenges, integrity to every client relationship and excellence to the solutions we deliver for communities, industries, and future generations.

Guided by our long-term ambition of Globally Connected Excellence and our purpose of Sustaining the Future, we work alongside our clients to deliver lasting solutions that strengthen resilience and benefit future generations.

The Opportunity: Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our Power and Transportation group in Vancouver. The mechanical group focuses primarily on hydroelectric and resource sector projects. Our projects include work on water control gates, large valve, turbines, penstocks and the balance of plant systems for hydroelectric generation stations (piping, pumping, HVAC, drainage). In addition to the hydroelectric projects, we also work with moveable bridges, cranes,



and large pumping systems (slurry transport) for mining projects. Due to the custom nature of our work, each project is different, making our work interesting and varied.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

Be involved with designs of recent or refurbishment of overall hydroelectric plants from concept to final design

Work on facility wide or major component refurbishments for hydroelectric plants, cranes and pumping systems

Prepare design deliverables (drawings, specs, estimates, schedules, reports, etc.)

Learn from a variety of experienced engineers

Travel to sites across Canada and internationally

Grow technical and project management skills.

What We Require

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Eligibility for EIT registration with EGBC

0 - 2 years of related experience in design or construction

Effective verbal and written communication skills in English, with demonstrated competent report writing skills

Strong computer skills, ideally including MSWord, Excel, Mathcad, Revit, Inventor, SolidWorks and hydraulic design software

Experience in hydroelectric and water control facility design;

Hands on practical experience with repairs, modifications, or new builds, either through work, school projects, or hobbies.





Experience and/or ability to perform outdoor and / or field/construction services

Willingness to enter/work in confined spaces or at heights or at locations like penstocks with supported rope access (we provide the training)

Ability to travel to remote work sites as required

What We Offer The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 per year. Compensation above this range may be considered for candidates with significant experience or specialized expertise. The actual salary offered is based on an individual assessment of 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

Parental leave top-up program

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 mid-size 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) for more details.

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