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Our diverse and inclusive teams bring creative perspectives, and our size allows us to tackle exciting projects in a positive work environment. Our tagline, “Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge,” says a lot about who we are.\nOur projects include tailings and waste storage facilities, water management structures, water dams, and mine infrastructure projects. We are engaged in the entire project cycle from green field studies, feasibility, site investigation, design, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance, and closure. This allows our professionals to challenge themselves while gaining valuable engineering and project management experience on fascinating projects.\nKCB has an opportunity for a Senior Engineering Geologist to join our integrated and multi-disciplinary team, based in Brisbane. This role will provide you with interesting technical challenges and the opportunity to work closely with other talented professionals committed to delivering high quality engineering and geoscience services to our clients in the Mining and Resources sector. \nThis role will give you the opportunity to: \nFulfill a technical role focussed on engineering geology for mining projects consistent with your experience / background, with the intention of becoming familiar with mining methods and applications in a relatively short period of time. Typical services include:\nConceptual and detailed investigations for foundations conditions, in situ material properties, construction materials and construction monitoring of mine waste tailings and waste rock storage facilities. \nInvestigations for civil mining infrastructure – water/sediment dams, roads, and plant site earthworks and foundations.\nDesktop assessments, primarily geological / geotechnical data collection, manipulation, interpretation, management and reporting.\nContribute to engineering reports, drawings, specifications, bill of quantities and cost estimates.\nSupport other projects and groups as required, and when engineering-specific project workloads are light.\nMentor junior team members, providing guidance, training, and support to enhance their technical skills and professional development.\nOperate within and in accordance with KCB’s Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Management System.\nAttributes & Qualifications: \nBachelor’s degree in, Geology or Engineering Geology or a related field;\nA post-graduate degree in engineering geology or geotechnical engineering welcomed;\nRPGeo certification or eligibility to apply within 24 months of joining;\nIdeally, 10 years of experience in geo hazard site assessments and geotechnical site investigation; geological and geomorphological field mapping; remote sensing techniques applicable to mapping hazardous terrain; ground model development and construction monitoring.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills;\nProficiency in geotechnical software and tools;\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills;\nAbility to work both independently and as part of a team; and\nAttention to detail and strong organizational skills.\nValid drivers license is a must (confirm that it aligns wit current employment contract terminology)\nWe value your:\nStrong initiative, innovation, and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long-term success. \nEnthusiasm to learn and increase your technical skills and professional experience. \nAbility to work autonomously or within a project team with like-minded professionals in offices around Australia and overseas. \nSuperior verbal and written communication skills including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports, and general project correspondence. \nExceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with our clients and our project teams. \nAbility to develop and grow relationships with a variety of clients.\nAbility and willingness to mentor and develop junior team members.\nWhat we offer in addition to an exciting role:\nAdditional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future.\nIncome Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.\nParental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments.\nNovated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options.\nHybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach.\nSocial and Mental Well-being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well-being.\nTraining and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning.\nAdditional incentives may be available dependent on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.\nThis role offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. \nAbout Us:\nKCB Australia Pty Ltd (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. \nWe 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 (2015-2024).\nAre you up to the challenge? \nIf this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply on-line with your résumé and cover letter quoting job reference #478.\nWe thank all candidates for applying however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5663,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":10,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity","Hybrid work","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Australia","iso":"AU","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Natural Resources","Science & Engineering","Hydroelectric"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-23T15:29:43Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":5,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.196,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":597,"expected_fill_days":35,"reasons":["conf:1","stale_co","ghost","win:tail","crowd:"],"computed_at":"2026-11-04T06:34:25Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/klohn-crippen-berger-ltd-senior-engineering-geologist","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/klohn-crippen-berger-ltd-senior-engineering-geologist.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-05T04:54:35Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":5855,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-06T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2071131},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2071131"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fklohn-crippen-berger-ltd-senior-engineering-geologist"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fklohn-crippen-berger-ltd-senior-engineering-geologist"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fklohn-crippen-berger-ltd-senior-engineering-geologist"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/klohn-crippen-berger-ltd-senior-engineering-geologist\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fklohn-crippen-berger-ltd-senior-engineering-geologist"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3159029}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"klohn.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3159029},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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