Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Tailings & Mine Waste

Klohn Crippen Berger; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional Superannuation

Income Protection Insurance

Parental and Volunteer Leave

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Novated Leasing

Hybrid Working Policy

Social and Mental Well-being Initiatives

Training and Development Opportunities

Job summary

An engineering consulting firm in Australia is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their Brisbane team. This role involves managing tailings and water dams for mining projects, emphasizing strong technical skills and project management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, alongside at least 10 years of experience in the industry. Benefits include a hybrid work policy, additional superannuation, and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the mining or related industries.
• Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Work with global team on tailings management and dam design.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Sustain client relationships and develop new business.
• Travel to project sites across Australia and worldwide.

Skills

Strong initiative

Technical excellence

Communication skills

Team spirit

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Tailings & Mine Waste

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At KCB, we pride ourselves on our global reputation for technical excellence and our innovative approach to solving complex problems. Our diverse and inclusive teams bring creative perspectives, and our size allows us to tackle exciting projects in a positive work environment. Our tagline, “Down to Earth / Up to the Challenge,” says a lot about who we are.

Our projects include tailings and waste storage facilities, water management structures, water dams, and mine infrastructure projects. We are engaged in the entire project cycle from green field studies, feasibility, site investigation, design, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance, and closure. This allows our professionals to challenge themselves while gaining valuable engineering and project management experience on fascinating projects.

We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Brisbane-based engineering team to work on mining and resource projects located in Australia and overseas. Your experience will be applied to the planning, investigation, assessment, design and construction of tailings and water dams and waste storage for our existing mining and non-resource clients. Career development can be managed to support personal preferences such as niche, technical design specialists, or project participation in both technical dam engineering scopes and project management, or all‑round dam engineering specialists, such as the responsible persons or Engineers of Record.

If you are registered, or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer, have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the mining or related industries, we want to hear from you!

This senior role will give you the opportunity to:

• work with our global team which includes many world‑recognised tailings engineers
• fill a technical role focused on tailings management design with conventional or alternative technologies, dam design, mining geo‑structures and operations support
• deliver projects successfully and be accountable for project planning, control, and direction
• prepare and review technical reports, drawings, specifications, risk assessments, bill of quantities, and cost estimates
• sustain client relationships and develop new business
• join a dynamic company of motivated and hardworking professionals committed to delivering high quality engineering, geoscience, and environmental services
• travel to project sites across Australia and worldwide

We value your:

• Strong initiative, innovation, and commitment to technical excellence as well as your enthusiasm and drive toward long‑term success.
• Enthusiasm to learn and increase your technical skills and professional experience.
• Ability to work autonomously or within a project team with like‑minded professionals in offices around Australia and overseas.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports, and general project correspondence.
• Exceptional team spirit, interpersonal skills and your ability to build long‑term, successful relationships with our clients and our project teams.
• Ability to develop and grow relationships with a variety of clients.

What we offer in addition to an exciting role:

• Additional Superannuation: 2.5% extra to secure your future.
• Income Protection Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.
• Parental and Volunteer Leave: Support for your personal and community commitments.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle leasing options.
• Hybrid Working Policy: Balance work and life with our flexible approach.
• Social and Mental Well‑being Initiatives: Programs to support your overall well‑being.
• Training and Development Opportunities: Continuous growth and learning.
• Additional incentives may be available dependent on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.

This role offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Are you up to the challenge? Please apply online.

Contact Richard Lumb | Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist
07 3518 0925

About Us:
KCB Australia Pty Ltd (KCB) is a multi‑disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, geoscience and environmental services globally. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Brazil and Peru. Read more about us here www.klohn.com.

We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. KCB is an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice recipient (2015-2024).