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.
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.
From concept to closure, our teams work on some of the mining and water industry’s most complex and rewarding projects. As part of KCB, you’ll play a key role in the delivery of tailings and waste storage facilities, dams, water management systems, and mine infrastructure projects, applying your technical expertise and providing leadership across the full project lifecycle.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for Senior Civil Engineers (Geotechnical) to join our integrated, multi‑disciplinary team based in Brisbane, Queensland.
In this role, you'll lead and contribute to the design, investigation, and construction of large-scale mining projects, including tailings residue and waste storage facilities and a range of water management structures (such as spillways, diversion channels, and pipelines). You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, provide technical guidance to junior engineers, and contribute to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
What You Will Do
As a Senior Civil Engineer (Geotechnical), you will:
Lead and undertake geotechnical field investigations and construction monitoring for mine waste management facilities (e.g. tailings dams, waste rock dumps) and associated mine infrastructure.
Plan and oversee field programs including drilling, testing, sampling, field mapping, and earthworks monitoring, ensuring quality & safety standards are met.
Conduct and review desktop assessments, including interpretation of geological and geotechnical data and development of engineering recommendations.
Apply advanced geotechnical analysis and modelling tools (such as Slope/W, Seep/W, PLAXIS, Muk3D and similar software) to support project delivery.
Prepare and review engineering deliverables, including technical reports, drawings, specifications, presentations, and design documentation.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior engineers and graduates.
Contribute to project management activities including planning, coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and client engagement.
Work in accordance with KCB’s Quality Management System and Health & Safety requirements.
Collaborate with KCB teams across Australia and internationally as project needs arise.
What You Bring
We are seeking an experienced engineer who can combine strong technical capability with leadership, mentoring, and client-focused project delivery. To be successful in this role, you will have:
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Geotechnical)
Approximately 8+ years’ experience in tailings, geotechnical, mining or related engineering roles.
A strong understanding of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, foundation engineering and geotechnical design principals.
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:
Tailings storage facility design and management
Dam and embankment design
Slope stability and seepage analysis
Earthworks and construction supervision
Site investigation programs and fieldwork management
Working knowledge of industry standards and guidelines such as ANCOLD, ICOLD, GISTM, and CDA
Experience using geotechnical analysis software including PLAXIS, GeoStudio, SLOPE/W, or equivalent.
Strong technical report writing and review skills.
Demonstrated ability to mentor junior team members and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Experience engaging directly with clients and managing project deliverables is highly regarded.
Chartered status (CPEng/RPEQ) or progress toward chartership will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future;
Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family;
Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments;
Option to Purchase up to 15 additional annual leave days per annum;
Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options;
Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach;
Social and Mental Well-being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well-being;
Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning; and
Additional incentives may be available dependent on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.
Are you up to the challenge? Please apply online.
Contact Richard Lumb | Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist
07 3518 0925
About Us:
Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru. Read more about us here www.klohn.com.
We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2025).
