Lead Engineering Geologist - Flexible Work, Mining Impact
WSP
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Job summary
WSP's Mining & Metals team in Australia seeks a Lead / Principal Engineering Geologist to guide engineering geology and geotechnical inputs across major mining and heavy haul rail projects. This senior role involves mentoring junior staff, engaging with clients, and delivering practical, high-quality technical outcomes across earthworks, foundations and pavement design.
You will work with civil, geotechnical and rail engineers, lead technical delivery, and help grow WSP's market presence.
Qualifications
- 10–15 years of engineering geology experience in mining or related sectors.
- Degree in Geology, Geoscience, or Geotechnical Engineering.
- Experience with mining projects, sustaining capital programs, heavy haul rail corridors or brownfields operations.
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities; client engagement.
- Clear communication of complex technical issues.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering geology and geotechnical inputs across mining and heavy haul rail sustaining capital projects.
- Provide technical direction for renewals and upgrade programs involving rail formation, track infrastructure, earthworks and related assets.
- Drive engineering solutions for pavement design, ground improvement, slope stability and foundation assessments.
- Review geological and geotechnical data to develop practical, client-focused recommendations.
- Build trusted relationships with major mining clients and contribute to strategic project discussions.
- Champion technical excellence through design reviews, governance and quality assurance.
- Mentor and develop engineers and geologists across the team.
- Contribute to winning work and growing WSP's market presence.
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Job description
WSP's Mining & Metals team in Australia seeks a Lead / Principal Engineering Geologist to guide engineering geology and geotechnical inputs across major mining and heavy haul rail projects. This senior role involves mentoring junior staff, engaging with clients, and delivering practical, high-quality technical outcomes across earthworks, foundations and pavement design.
You will work with civil, geotechnical and rail engineers, lead technical delivery, and help grow WSP's market presence.
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