Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Tailings & Water Dams

Egis in ANZ; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Remote working options

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Mentoring and buddy programs

Career development

Job summary

Egis is expanding its geotechnical practice in Brisbane and seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer to steer tailings storage facilities and water dam projects. You will provide technical leadership, mentor staff and shape the discipline’s growth across Australia.

Reporting to the Discipline Leader, you will deliver projects on time and within budget, collaborate with clients, and contribute to proposals while advancing your career in a global engineering team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of geotechnical consultancy experience in the resources sector.
• Experience with tailings storage facilities or water dams is preferred.
• RPEQ registration and strong communication skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical projects across all life stages from concept to construction.
• Provide senior technical review of analyses and designs.
• Oversee reports, scope, and budgets.
• Mentor engineers on site investigations and construction supervision.
• Define problems with clients and develop practical solutions.
• Contribute to proposals and client relationships.
• Participate in workshops, training, and business planning.

Skills

Civil engineering

Geotechnical engineering

RPEQ registration

Detailed design

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Written and verbal communication

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Egis is expanding its geotechnical practice in Brisbane and seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer to steer tailings storage facilities and water dam projects. You will provide technical leadership, mentor staff and shape the discipline’s growth across Australia.

Reporting to the Discipline Leader, you will deliver projects on time and within budget, collaborate with clients, and contribute to proposals while advancing your career in a global engineering team.