Senior Geotechnical Engineer -Tailings

Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings

Phoenix, AZ

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design, construction, operation, and closure of tailings storage facilities

• Perform and contribute to risk assessments, dam safety evaluations, and risk-based decision-making

• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and external partners on field programs and engineering solutions

• Conduct geotechnical analyses, including slope stability and seepage assessments

• Oversee site investigations, laboratory testing, and earthworks activities

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and staff

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships throughout project lifecycles

• Utilize industry-standard software and tools for analysis and design

• Participate in professional development opportunities, including conferences and training

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering (or related discipline)

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience, preferably in mining

• Eligibility for Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the United States

• Demonstrated experience with dam design, slope stability, seepage analysis, and site investigation

• Strong understanding of soil and rock mechanics, including laboratory and field testing

• Experience working in safety-focused environments with incident reporting requirements

• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions

• Effective communication and presentation abilities

• Experience mentoring or leading junior staff

• Ability to build and sustain client and stakeholder relationships

• Flexible, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset

What We Offer

• Hybrid work environment

• Annual performance and salary reviews

• Competitive compensation, including performance-based bonuses

• Vacation and leave programs aligned with experience

• Paid overtime and sick leave

• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

• A collaborative, mid-sized firm environment with access to global expertise

Along with continued career development, KCB offers:

• 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 sick days

• 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. 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 ) and our Careers page for more details.