Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Global Engineering & Environmental Solutions
At Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB), we bring over 75 years of engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting expertise to address todays most complex challenges. Our multidisciplinary teams deliver enduring solutions across sectors including mining, hydropower, infrastructure, transportation, and energy, prioritizing sustainability, innovation, and safety. With a global presence spanning North America, South America, Europe, and Australasia, we collaborate closely with clients to develop practical, risk-informed solutions tailored to unique project needs.Our commitment to technical excellence has earned us over 50 national and international awards, solidifying our reputation as industry leaders. We emphasize long-term client relationships built on trust, comprehensive exploration, and robust design, ensuring our solutions withstand the test of time while meeting evolving environmental and community needs.
Services
Mining Consulting
Hydropower Engineering
Infrastructure Design
Transportation Solutions
Energy Sector Support
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of technical expertise in engineering and environmental consulting.
- Our multidisciplinary teams deliver tailored solutions for complex global projects.
- We prioritize sustainability, safety, and risk-informed decision-making.
- Award-winning track record across 50+ major international projects.
- Global presence with localized expertise in key resource development regions.
What people say
Technical excellence
Collaborative approach
Sustainable solutions
Global experience
Award-winning projects
Services
Mining Consulting
Our mining consultants address the complete mine lifecycle, from feasibility studies to closure planning. We specialize in tailings management, water resource engineering, and environmental assessments, ensuring compliance with global standards like GISTM. Our multidisciplinary teams deliver sustainable solutions for mine waste management and risk mitigation.
Hydropower Engineering
We provide end-to-end hydropower solutions, including facility design, upgrades, and dam rehabilitation. Our expertise spans small-scale 7 MW projects to large 1,000+ MW facilities, integrating civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering to optimize efficiency and environmental stewardship.
Infrastructure Design
KCB offers multidisciplinary infrastructure services for water resources, transportation, and municipal projects. We handle feasibility studies, geotechnical investigations, and construction management, prioritizing resilience against geohazards and climate impacts while meeting regulatory requirements.
Transportation Solutions
We deliver award-winning transportation infrastructure, including bridge design, tunneling, and railway projects. Our focus areas include seismic retrofitting, geohazard management, and safety-driven design for highways, marine structures, and transit systems.
Energy Sector Support
KCB specializes in tailings storage facility design, groundwater protection, and environmental compliance for oil sands and coal seam gas projects. We provide full-cycle support from permitting to reclamation, integrating regulatory expertise with innovative engineering solutions.
People
Brian Keenan
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Brian leads geotechnical teams in delivering dam safety reviews and tailings management solutions, leveraging 25+ years of experience in risk-informed design for mining and energy projects.
Mary-Jane Piggott
Vice President, Mining Environmental Group
Mary-Jane oversees environmental strategies for mining projects, emphasizing stakeholder collaboration and sustainable closure planning with 30 years of expertise in mine waste management.
Simon Douglas
Vice President, Power and Transportation
Simon directs transportation and hydropower projects, combining technical leadership with safety-focused design for bridges, dams, and transit systems across North America and Australasia.
Chuck Slack
Civil Engineer
Chuck specializes in infrastructure rehabilitation and seismic analysis, contributing to award-winning projects in water management and transportation resilience over his 20-year career.
Ryan Douglas
President & CEO
Ryan leads KCBs global operations, driving strategic growth while maintaining technical excellence in engineering and environmental consulting since joining the firm in 2005.
Questions
What sectors does Klohn Crippen Berger specialize in?
KCB specializes in mining, hydropower, infrastructure, transportation, and energy sectors, providing engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting services.
How long has KCB been in operation?
KCB has delivered engineering and environmental solutions since 1950, with over 75 years of global project experience.
What sustainability initiatives does KCB prioritize?
We integrate sustainability into all projects through responsible resource management, tailings safety, and ecosystem protection aligned with international standards.
Where are KCB's offices located?
KCB operates in Canada, the U.S., South America, Europe, and Australasia, with key offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Lima, Brisbane, and Dublin.
How does KCB ensure project safety and compliance?
We conduct rigorous risk assessments, adhere to Global Industry Standards on Tailings Management, and prioritize safety-by-design in all engineering solutions.
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