Senior Geotechnical Lead: Tailings & Dams Design

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 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