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Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is looking for a Senior Level Geotechnical / Engineering Geologist to join our team in Naas, Ireland and work on a range of mining related projects, typically the design, monitoring and assessment of water and tailings dams. You will have the opportunity to work with an internationally recognized team on a diverse range of projects such as mine infrastructure and tailings facility designs from permitting through to closure, hydro-electric and water storage dam designs and assessments, geohazard assessments, transportation engineering, seismic assessments, and much more.
Job Responsibility:
Work on large dam project portfolio, designing practical solutions for challenging conditions
Develop practical solutions based on detailed assessments and analyses
Defend solutions to clients and third-party review panels
Manage and lead projects including development, review and approvals of technical specifications, drawings and design reports and tender packages for major tailings dams, mine waste facilities, containment facilities and mine infrastructure projects
Provide input and prepare conceptual to detailed engineering designs, engineering studies, feasibility studies and condition assessments
Work closely with clients from concept design through to construction, commissioning and operational stages of the project lifecycle
Build and maintain strong client relationships and work continually to develop and grow the business
Travel within Europe and to various international project locations for business development, and to conduct site visits, site inspections and audits
Requirements:
Registered or eligible to register as a Chartered Engineer in Ireland/UK
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 10 years’ experience
or a Master’s Degree / PhD in Civil and/or Geotechnical Engineering / Soil Mechanics / Engineering Geology with a minimum of 8 years’ experience
Strong background in soil mechanics, including proficiency with field and laboratory testing methods
Background in geotechnical design and use of geotechnical analysis software, ideally with a focus on dams, embankments and slopes, CPTu interpretation and/or geotechnical laboratory testing
Experience with mine tailings facility design, geotechnical numerical modeling, critical state theory and/or seismic hazard analysis
Strong initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence
Demonstrated leadership, project management, decision-making and coaching skills
Superior verbal and written communication skills including experience in writing proposals, technical reports and general project correspondence
Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and ability to build long-term, successful relationships
Strong business acumen and ability to develop and grow relationships with clients
Nice to have:
Preferred candidates will have background in geotechnical design and use of geotechnical analysis software, ideally with a focus on dams, embankments and slopes, CPTu interpretation and/or geotechnical laboratory testing
Experience with mine tailings facility design, geotechnical numerical modeling, critical state theory and/or seismic hazard analysis