Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Tailings & Dams

Konnecting; Newcastle; Vor Ort; AUD 180.000 - 220.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

International Engineering Consultancy in Newcastle, NSW, is seeking a Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead tailings storage facilities, dams and related mining infrastructure. The role offers senior leadership, client engagement and mentoring within a growing Newcastle team.

The successful candidate will provide technical direction across major geotechnical projects, with responsibility for design delivery, technical oversight and project management, across Australian and international

Qualifikationen

• 15+ years' relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in tailings, dams, mine waste or complex geotechnical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of ANCOLD, GISTM, ICOLD and CDA.
• Experience with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, PLAXIS, Rocscience, FLAC or similar.
• Proven project management, technical leadership and team mentoring experience.
• Strong communication skills and client relationship development.
• Chartered professional status or eligibility to obtain registration is highly regarded.

Aufgaben

• Lead design, assessment and delivery of tailings storage facilities, dams and mine waste infrastructure.
• Provide senior technical oversight across geotechnical investigations, slope stability and seepage analysis.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and deliver complex projects from concept to completion.
• Undertake technical reviews, prepare engineering reports and ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients across mining, resources and water sectors.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposals and project development.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers.
• Potential Engineer of Record responsibilities depending on experience and qualifications.

Kenntnisse

Geotechnical engineering

Senior leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered professional status (or eligible)

Tools

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

Rocscience

FLAC

Jobbeschreibung

Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Tailings & Dams

Newcastle, NSW | $180,000-$220,000 + Superannuation

International Engineering Consultancy | Senior Leadership Opportunity | Major Mining & Infrastructure Projects

An established international engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer to join its growing Newcastle team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished engineering professional to take a leading role in delivering technically challenging projects across tailings storage facilities, dams, mine waste management and associated mining infrastructure.

With an established global presence and a strong portfolio of projects across Australia and internationally, the organisation offers the opportunity to combine technical leadership with client engagement, business development and the mentoring of emerging engineering talent.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will provide technical direction across major geotechnical projects while contributing to the continued growth of the Newcastle operation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design, assessment and delivery of tailings storage facilities, dams, mine waste facilities and associated infrastructure.
• Providing senior technical oversight across geotechnical investigations, slope stability, seepage analysis and dam safety assessments.
• Managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex projects from concept through to completion.
• Undertaking technical reviews, preparing engineering reports and ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients across the mining, resources and water sectors.
• Identifying new business opportunities and contributing to proposals, tenders and project development.
• Mentoring and developing junior and intermediate engineers.
• Potentially undertaking Engineer of Record responsibilities, subject to experience and qualifications.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced geotechnical engineering professional with a strong consulting background, excellent technical capabilities and the confidence to engage with clients at a senior level.

You will ideally possess:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Approximately 15+ years' relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in tailings, dams, mine waste or complex geotechnical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards including ANCOLD, GISTM, ICOLD and CDA.
• Experience with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, PLAXIS, Rocscience, FLAC or similar.
• Proven project management, technical leadership and team mentoring experience.
• Strong communication skills and an established ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Chartered professional status or eligibility to obtain registration, highly regarded.

What's on Offer?

• Indicative salary of $180,000-$220,000 + superannuation, negotiable depending on experience.
• A senior position within an established international engineering consultancy.
• Exposure to major Australian and international mining and infrastructure projects.
• The opportunity to influence technical direction and contribute to business growth.
• Collaboration with highly experienced engineering professionals across a global network.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A Newcastle-based opportunity offering a rewarding mix of technical challenges, leadership and client engagement.

Interested?

This opportunity will appeal to an experienced Senior or Principal Geotechnical Engineer seeking greater responsibility, technical challenges and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing engineering team.

Candidates currently based outside Newcastle who would consider relocating are also encouraged to apply.