Senior Engineering Geologist

KGS Group is expanding into California! As part of this expansion, we are seeking Senior Engineering Geologists to join our growing groups in the United States and California. We anticipate opening an office in the Sacramento area in the coming year, and we are looking for candidates to join us there or in our Washington office.

About Us

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.

As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects up and down the west coast. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll have countless opportunities to learn and grow.

Many of our core clients operate in the hydropower and water management fields. We are growing our U.S. team to continue to provide our industry-leading services to these clients. As we expand our presence in California and in these markets, we are looking for strong candidates at all levels to join our team! 

The Role

As a Senior Engineering Geologist, you will be responsible for providing engineering geology/geotechnical inputs integral to large scale civil infrastructure projects. You will lead and mentor teams, support management of production and coordinate delivery of engineering geology/geotechnical inputs often with multi-disciplinary project team members and senior stakeholders. You will not only support and help grow the broader engineering geology team capabilities, but your particular focus will be on continuing the development of the rock mechanics capability and working with key staff in growing that aspect of the business.

Responsibilities are anticipated to include but are not necessarily limited to:

• Guide and mentor the engineering geology and rock mechanics team and work collaboratively with other senior multidisciplinary project team members, as necessary.
• Site assessment, design, and quality control of project elements such as underground spaces, deep rock cuts, tunnels, hydropower facilities, water conveyance schemes, and transportation projects, including control of groundwater as related to dewatering, seepage control or depressurization.
• Provide input to those managing and executing multiple projects from the proposal stage through to completion. Projects will include a variety of small to large projects involving environmental, solid waste, geotechnical, tunneling, and hydroelectric sectors.
• Lead engineering geology components for local and regional projects, including preparation and review of reports.
• Frequently and actively interact with clients, and local and regional teams of rock mechanics and engineering geology professionals.
• Travel to project sites is usually limited but is required depending on project/client requirements.
• Pursue new business opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Performing site inspections and assessments of existing geological conditions as they relate to concrete, steel or timber water retaining and water conveyance structures.
• Assessing structures from the geological/engineering geology perspective and investigating alternative methods for carrying out remedial projects for hydroelectric facilities and water retaining and flow control structures (i.e., intake structures, retaining walls, penstocks, spillways, etc.)
• Applying engineering geology principles to the design and analysis processes for dams and hydroelectric facilities.

About You

We are seeking applicants to be Engineering Geologists in our California expansion, but also potentially for remote support across North America. We are looking for candidates who will work extensively with site assessment and design for rock excavations, tunnels, underground spaces, and rock cuts/foundation preparations for concrete and steel hydro structures. The successful applicants will have degrees from accredited universities and are excellent team players. Some highlights could include:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Geology from a recognized university (master’s degree or PhD is an asset).
• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Geologist or Certified Engineering Geologist in California.
• Experience in the water resource and hydroelectric fields with heavy civil projects, including water retaining structures and flood control structures.
• Proficiency with various slope stability (e.g., SLOPE W/SEEP W) and rock mechanics/geological modeling software (e.g., Rock Works, Mining Visualization Systems).
• Strong proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Highly proactive with exceptional problem solving/analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks.
• Experience with CDA and FERC Guidelines and working on dam safety in Canada or the USA are an asset.

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package.

KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.