KCB Australia Pty Ltd (KCB) is a team of professionals whose passion is to provide solutions to our clients while reducing potential risks to the wider community and environment. Our clients are predominantly from the resource sector and we work on both Australian and International projects. KCB has an opportunity for early to mid-level Engineering Geologist to join our integrated and multi-disciplinary team based in the Perth office. This role will include both office-based and field work commitments which can vary depending on workload. If you share our passion, please apply.
Our company is a 50% employee owned, medium sized engineering consultancy firm currently working on career defining national and international projects. We are a diverse group of engineers, geologists and geoscientists collaborating on greenfield and operating mines, and surface water and groundwater projects. In response to our company’s success and continued growth we are seeking to appoint a range of new roles in our Perth office.
Our clients operations are diverse in nature and not suited to the business-as-usual solutions to their challenges. They depend on our teams to listen to their goals and provide a range of options to achieve those goal. Working with our clients we achieve great success both personally and professionally. We support our clients throughout Australia and Africa from our Perth office, and provide support to other KCB offices for projects located in Canada, South America and Europe.
Our projects include tailings residue and waste storage facilities, water management structures, water dams and mine infrastructure projects. We are engaged in the entire project cycle from site investigation, design, construction, commissioning, and operations, and closure. This allows our professionals to gain valuable engineering and project management experience on fascinating projects.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Contribute to multi-discipline projects by planning, executing and interpreting engineering geological and geotechnical assessments in remote and challenging environments.
• Undertake geotechnical site investigations, and earthworks construction monitoring.
• Support our field investigation team with digital field data collection, data processing, 3D ground model development using innovative approaches to support our data management strategy.
• Perform analysis of field data to support conceptual to detailed designs for mine infrastructure.
• Work in a wonderful company culture.
• Travel to interesting project sites locally and internationally.

The ideal candidate(s) should have the following attributes:

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering geology, geological engineering or geotechnical engineering.
• A post-graduate degree in engineering geology, geological engineering or geotechnical engineering welcomed.
• 2+ years’ experience working 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/ supervision.
• An open driving licence.
• A passion for spending time in the field supporting the project team with field data collection, and office-based work including data processing, modelling and report writing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; other languages are an asset.
• Leapfrog modelling and GIS software experience would be advantageous.
• Willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally.

We value your:

• Strong initiative, innovation, and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long-term success.
• Enthusiasm to learn and increase your technical skills and professional experience.
• Ability to work autonomously or within a project team with like-minded professionals in offices around Australia and overseas.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports, and general project correspondence.
• Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long-term, successful relationships with our clients and our project teams.
• Ability to develop and grow relationships with a variety of clients.

What we offer in addition to an exciting role:

• 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.
• 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.
• Additional incentives may be available dependent on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.

This role offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Are you up to the challenge? Please apply online.
Contact Richard Lumb | Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist
07 3518 0925

About Us:About Us:
KCB 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.
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 (2015-2024).