Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Birthday leave day

Employee Assistance Program

Annual team functions

Job summary

Geosyntec Mining is seeking a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer with civil, geotechnical and geosynthetics experience to join our Melbourne or Brisbane office. The role focuses on design, assessment and support of geosynthetic containment systems across mining and industrial projects, with client interaction and leadership responsibilities.

You will contribute to project management, mentoring junior staff, and delivering technical reports and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required (civil/geotechnical/geo-environmental or environmental engineering).
• Advanced degree preferred. Chartered status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and assess geosynthetic lining and containment systems for mining and related facilities.
• Material selection, specification, construction, inspection and condition assessment of geosynthetic systems.
• Engineering analysis for geo-environmental and geotechnical design (earthworks, drainage, containment).
• Field investigations, site inspections, and construction surveillance of geosynthetic installations (CQA).
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and documentation; communicate findings and risks clearly to clients.

Skills

Geosynthetic containment design

Communication skills

Independent work / team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical/geo-environmental/environmental engineering

Advanced degree in civil/geotechnical/geo-environmental/environmental engineering

Chartered status / RPEQ registration (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Geosyntec Mining (formerly Red Earth Engineering) is a specialist engineering consultancy and recognised technical leader in mine waste, tailings, geotechnical engineering and geosynthetic containment. Our mission is to help clients succeed by delivering exceptional service and innovative best-value solutions for their emerging issues related to energy, the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure.

We are a consultant of choice for several major mining, resource sector and land development companies with operations in Australia. Our expertise, combined with Geosyntec’s world-class reputation in hydrogeology, geochemistry, geotechnical engineering, seismicity and risk, allows us to assist our clients in meeting their engineering challenges and better understanding their risk.

We have an opportunity available for aSenior Geo-Environmental Engineer with civil/geotechnical and geosynthetics experience to join our office inMelbourne or Brisbane. This position is well-suited for a talented, experienced individual who is interested in contributing to and managing innovative and challenging projects whilst working directly with Principal and Senior Principal industry leaders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

As a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer, this role requires the application of the tasks listed below, but also an expanding knowledge of all elements and disciplines required.

Some of the key responsibilitiesmay include:

• Design and assessment of geosynthetic lining, containment and capping systems for mining, resources, waste, energy and industrial applications, including tailings and mine-water facilities, process and evaporation ponds, waste containment facilities and landfills.
• Geosynthetic material selection and specification, including consideration of geomembrane durability, interface behaviour, drainage, anchorage, constructability and long-term performance.
• Engineering analysis supporting geo-environmental and geotechnical design, including earthworks, geosynthetics, drainage and stormwater management, containment systems and associated civil infrastructure.
• Condition assessment and forensic investigation of geosynthetic containment systems, including evaluation of degradation, leakage, distress and failure mechanisms, and development of practical remediation strategies.
• Developing and delivering technical reports, specifications, drawings, and documentation.
• Communicating technical findings, risk, design requirements and regulatory considerations clearly to clients and other project stakeholders.
• Planning and undertaking field investigations, inspections, construction surveillance and geosynthetic installation/CQA activities, including at remote mining and resource-sector sites.
• Managing scope, risks, and environmental impacts across multiple projects of varying scale and complexity.
• Supporting and mentoring more junior staff
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business growth.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil, geotechnical, geo-environmental or environmental engineering, or a closely related discipline. (required)
• Advanced degree in civil, geotechnical, geo-environmental or environmental engineering, or a related field. (preferred)
• Chartered status, RPEQ registration or eligibility to obtain relevant professional registration is desirable.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Typically 5+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience, although exceptional candidates with less experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience with geosynthetic liner or containment systems, including design, material selection, specification, construction, inspection and/or condition assessment. (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and travelling to client facilities as needed.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid Australian driver’s licence and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.

We Offer:

• Attractive remuneration package with additional benefits:
  • Your choice of office to be based
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Monthly RDO
  • Birthday leave day
  • Caring and bonding leave
  • Option to purchase up to 2 additional annual leave weeks per year
  • Novated lease salary packaging
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual Mid-Year Team building and Christmas functions.
  • A positive, diverse, and vibrant workplace

Our culture is fundamental to our success and is built on our vision of:

• Maintaining a vibrant, practice-centred business.
• Engage in continuous self-improvement and ongoing reinvention.
• Be highly regarded in core markets for delivering best-value solutions for our clients.
• Create exceptional career opportunities for our people.
• Be true professionals and consummate team players.