Hydrotechnical design expertise meets Vancouver-based mining projects at KCB, with work spanning water dams, tailings, and waste storage. Apply critical thinking to complex water challenges. As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will support local and international mining and resource projects within KCB’s Mining Environmental Group. Your work will cover planning, investigation, assessment, design, and construction for tailings and water dams. The position includes hydrological and hydraulic analysis, mine water management, and climate change resiliency. You may develop toward technical specialization, project management, or all-round engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses for mining projects
- Perform flood mapping, water balance, and hydraulic modelling
- Support mine water management design and optimization
- Integrate water systems with multidisciplinary engineering designs
- Prepare technical reports, proposals, and related documentation
Requirements:
- Degree in civil engineering; master’s degree considered an asset
- 15+ years’ civil design experience involving surface water controls
- Eligibility to register as a skilled engineer in Canada
- Experience with hydrotechnical designs and analyses
- Willingness to travel and undertake fieldwork Bring senior hydrotechnical expertise, mining water management experience, and analytical judgment to KCB’s Vancouver engineering team.