Geotech Lead - Tailings & Dam Safety

Geosyntec Consultants; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Australia seeks a Senior Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer to manage innovative projects in tailings and mine waste management. The successful candidate will bring 5 to 10+ years of consulting experience, particularly in geotechnical practices, and will be involved in designing tailings storage facilities and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in geotechnical software, and a willingness to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years of consulting experience within a geotechnical practice group.
• Directly relevant experience in a consulting environment.
• Field work and overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design civil/geotechnical/tailings dams.
• Conduct geotechnical analyses and site characterisation.
• Develop monitoring systems for Tailings Storage Facilities.

Skills

Geotechnical analyses using various software packages

Knowledge of relevant geotechnical engineering software

Excellent writing and communication skills

Experience in GIS, CAD or Tailings Modelling software

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering

Advanced degree in civil or geotechnical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Muk3D

QGIS

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in Australia seeks a Senior Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer to manage innovative projects in tailings and mine waste management. The successful candidate will bring 5 to 10+ years of consulting experience, particularly in geotechnical practices, and will be involved in designing tailings storage facilities and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in geotechnical software, and a willingness to travel to client sites.