Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Slope Risk Field Lead

Randstad Australia; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Learning & development framework

Brisbane CBD with flexible work

Job summary

Egis is expanding its geotechnical practice in Brisbane and is looking for a Principal or Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer to influence the direction of its tailings storage facilities and water dam projects across Australia. You will lead civil and geotechnical work with senior technical review, client engagement and a focus on practical, sustainable solutions.

The role includes mentoring staff, shaping discipline growth, and working with clients from inception to project delivery, in a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a similar technical role within the consulting sector.
• Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• RPEQ registration.
• Detailed design experience with earthen embankment dams and/or tailings storage facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in the resources sector, including water and tailings infrastructure.
• Strong grounding in soil mechanics.
• Working knowledge of ANCOLD, DETSI and GISTM guidelines.
• Proven project management of medium to large projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the credibility to engage stakeholders from site to boardroom.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff and working in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and geotechnical projects across all life stages, from concept and detailed design through construction and closure, delivering them to schedule and budget.
• Provide senior technical review of geotechnical analyses and detailed designs.
• Oversee technical reports and project deliverables, including project financials.
• Mentor engineers delivering site investigations, construction supervision and inspection programmes.
• Work with clients from project inception to define problems, assess risk and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
• Prepare and review proposals, and contribute to client relationships and business development.
• Take an active part in team workshops, training and business planning.

Job description

Egis – Principal Geotechnical Engineer – Tailings & Water Dams

Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs.

With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight. Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that help build more balanced, resilient communities.

At Egis, you’ll be part of a business shaping the future of cities, transport, energy and the built environment, creating lasting impact where it matters most.

Job Description

Egis is expanding its geotechnical practice in Brisbane and is looking for a Principal or Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer to help shape its direction. Our team is built around the design of tailings storage facilities and water dams, and this role gives you real technical influence over that work, along with leadership of the discipline’s growth.

Reporting to the Discipline Leader, you will provide specialist geotechnical leadership to clients across the resources, government and private sectors, on projects throughout Australia.

The role will include:

• Lead civil and geotechnical projects across all life stages, from concept and detailed design through construction and closure, delivering them to schedule and budget.
• Provide senior technical review of geotechnical analyses and detailed designs.
• Oversee technical reports and project deliverables, including project financials.
• Mentor engineers delivering site investigations, construction supervision and inspection programmes.
• Work with clients from project inception to define problems, assess risk and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
• Prepare and review proposals, and contribute to client relationships and business development.
• Take an active part in team workshops, training and business planning.

Qualifications

Ideally, you will have 10+ years of experience in a similar technical role within the consulting sector. In addition to this, you will also have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• RPEQ registration.
• Detailed design experience with earthen embankment dams and/or tailings storage facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in the resources sector, including water and tailings infrastructure.
• Strong grounding in soil mechanics.
• Working knowledge of ANCOLD, DETSI and GISTM guidelines.
• Proven project management of medium to large projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the credibility to engage stakeholders from site to boardroom.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff and working in multidisciplinary teams.

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals.
• Brisbane CBD location with flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.
• An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
• Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.
• Opportunities to work on special interest projects.
• Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.
• Opportunities to travel for