Associate/Principal Geotechnical Tailings Engineer

CMW Geosciences; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

9-day fortnight

Birthday leave

Structured technical development

Exposure to diverse projects

Collaborative team environment

Strong Perth office presence

Job summary

CMW Geosciences in Perth seeks an Associate/Principal Geotechnical Tailings Engineer to lead and deliver Tailings Storage Facility projects. The role requires high-level technical review, leadership, and mentoring of junior engineers, with close collaboration with the Perth leadership group and broader geotechnical team.

You will provide design input from pre-feasibility through construction, build trusted client relationships, support business development, and uphold safety and technical

Qualifications

• 12+ years of geotechnical consulting experience.
• Extensive Tailings Storage Facility design experience from pre-feasibility through to construction and operations support.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities for junior engineers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input, review and guidance on TSF design and related geotechnical projects.
• Lead and support project delivery from pre-feasibility through to detail design phases, and provide construction and operational support.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate level engineers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal project teams.
• Support business development through proactive client engagement, and proposals.
• Contribute to quality, safety, and technical excellence across Tailings projects.

Skills

Tailings design

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Geotechnical analysis

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering

Tools

Plaxis

Rocscience Slide

GeoStudio

Muck 3D

GoldSim

HEC-RAS

Job description

CMW Geosciences is a hard-working, down to earth team of passionate geotechnical professionals. Since opening our first office in Perth in 2012, we have grown to 22 offices and more than 330 employees across Australia and New Zealand. We deliver quality geotechnical site investigation, analysis, and design advice across public infrastructure, resources and energy sectors.

To support our continued growth, we are seeking an Associate/Principal Geotechnical Tailings Engineer to join our Perth-based Tailings team. This is a key senior role for an experienced tailings professional who wants to provide technical leadership, support project delivery, mentor others, and help grow trusted relationships with existing and new resources sector clients.

In this role, you will lead and support the delivery of Tailings Storage Facility projects, provide high level technical review and guidance, and contribute to the ongoing growth of CMW's Tailings capability. You will work closely with our wider geotechnical team and Perth leadership group, bringing strong technical judgement, practical design experience and genuine interest in developing junior engineers.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical input, review and guidance on TSF design and related geotechnical projects.
• Lead and support project delivery from pre-feasibility through to detail design phases, and providing construction and operational support.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate level engineers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal project teams.
• Support business development through proactive client engagement, and proposals.
• Contribute to quality, safety, and technical excellence across Tailings projects.

About You

• Qualified Geotechnical or Civil Engineer with 12+ years' experience in a geotechnical consulting environment
• Established experience in Tailings Storage Facility design, project delivery from pre-feasibility through to construction and operations support.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring and developing junior engineers.
• Strong analytical capability and working knowledge of design tools such as Plaxis, Rocscience Slide, GeoStudio, Muk 3D, GoldSim, and HEC-RAS
• Excellent organisation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, quality work.
• Collaborative, team-focused approach with the ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Full Australian working rights: permanent residency or citizenship is preferred.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours, 9-day fortnight
• An additional day of leave for your birthday
• A structured internal training program supporting technical development and career progression.
• Exposure to a broad and varied range of projects across resources and related sectors
• A collaborative and inclusive team environment with regular office social events
• A strong Perth office presence, with more than 40 technical staff and 9 Principals providing depth, support and technical leadership.