Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Tailings

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings Phoenix, AZ 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 Ltd. (KCB) seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Mining Environmental Group in Phoenix, AZ. This role will support and lead geotechnical aspects of mining projects, with a focus on tailings storage facilities (TSFs), mine waste, and water management. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and the opportunity to contribute to complex, large-scale global projects. This Role Will Give You The Opportunity To Lead and support the design, construction, operation, and closure of tailings storage facilitiesPerform and contribute to risk assessments, dam safety evaluations, and risk-based decision-makingCollaborate with clients, internal teams, and external partners on field programs and engineering solutionsConduct geotechnical analyses, including slope stability and seepage assessmentsOversee site investigations, laboratory testing, and earthworks activitiesMentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and staffDevelop and maintain strong client relationships throughout project lifecyclesUtilize industry-standard software and tools for analysis and designParticipate in professional development opportunities, including conferences and training What We Require Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering (or related discipline)10+ years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience, preferably in miningEligibility for Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the United StatesLocated in Phoenix, AZ, or willing to relocateDemonstrated experience with dam design, slope stability, seepage analysis, and site investigationStrong understanding of soil and rock mechanics, including laboratory and field testingExperience working in safety-focused environments with incident reporting requirementsProven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams What We Offer Hybrid work environment (3 days in office)Annual performance and salary reviewsCompetitive compensation, including performance-based bonusesVacation and leave programs aligned with experiencePaid overtime and sick leaveOngoing professional development and career growth opportunitiesA collaborative, mid-sized firm environment with access to global expertise Along With Continued Career Development, KCB Offers Hybrid work opportunitiesAnnual performance and salary reviewPSMJ’s supported track record of profitability, leading to above average bonus payoutsVacation policy that aligns to your experiencePaid OT, and sick daysDedication 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. 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) or more details. #LP1