Geotechnical Tailings Engineer — Perth: Grow, Travel, Impact

Tetra Tech; Perth; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Diverse Projects

Growth Opportunities

Memberships

Ownership

Parental Leave

Employee assistance program

Travel Discounts

Car Leasing

Job summary

Tetra Tech Coffey in Perth, WA seeks a Geotechnical Tailings Engineer to support mining, tailings, and infrastructure projects. You will participate in site investigations, geotechnical analysis, and reporting, contributing to technical delivery and client solutions.

You will be involved in tailings facilities, slope stability, and earthworks, with travel to mine sites and remote locations, in a role that blends fieldwork with consulting expertise.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum 12 months experience with tailings storage facilities.
• Understanding of soil and rock logging, in situ testing, and monitoring instruments.
• Willingness to travel to mine sites and remote project locations.

Responsibilities

• Involved in full project lifecycle from site investigations to geotechnical analysis and reporting.
• Work on tailings storage facilities, mine site geotechnics, earthworks and slope stability.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Balance fieldwork and office assessments while collaborating with senior engineers.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Tailings storage facilities

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Tetra Tech Coffey in Perth, WA seeks a Geotechnical Tailings Engineer to support mining, tailings, and infrastructure projects. You will participate in site investigations, geotechnical analysis, and reporting, contributing to technical delivery and client solutions.

You will be involved in tailings facilities, slope stability, and earthworks, with travel to mine sites and remote locations, in a role that blends fieldwork with consulting expertise.