Senior Geotechnical Lead – Tailings & Mine Waste

Equilibrium; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Equilibrium is seeking a senior Geotechnical Engineer/Lead to join our Mine Waste team. You will lead tailings and mine waste projects, providing technical direction and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, robust solutions.

With 10+ years in geotechnical engineering, you will mentor staff, grow client relationships, and drive business development while upholding industry best practices and project delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering, mining, engineering consulting, mine waste, tailings, or project delivery.
• Experience in geotechnical design and evaluation of tailings dams and mine waste structures.
• Dam safety reviews or Engineer of Record experience is a plus.
• Strong technical judgement, leadership and project delivery skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain client relationships and work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical investigations, design, coordination, and delivery of tailings and mine waste projects.
• Provide technical direction and uphold high quality across projects.
• Lead dam safety reviews and other technical assessments; support safety management programs.
• Mentor junior staff and support professional development.
• Manage client relationships and collaborate with engineers, scientists, and regulators.
• Contribute to proposals, pursuits, and opportunity development for the Mine Waste practice.
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Tailings & mine waste experience

Dam safety knowledge

Client relationship management

Business development

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Travel readiness

Bi-lingual English/French (asset)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or related)

Professional registration (P.Eng., PE, or equivalent)

Job description

Equilibrium is seeking a senior Geotechnical Engineer/Lead to join our Mine Waste team. You will lead tailings and mine waste projects, providing technical direction and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, robust solutions.

With 10+ years in geotechnical engineering, you will mentor staff, grow client relationships, and drive business development while upholding industry best practices and project delivery excellence.