Senior - Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants seeks a Senior Tailings/Geotechnical Engineer to join our team across Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast or Hobart. The role focuses on supporting tailings storage facilities and mine waste management with emphasis on safety, ESG compliance, and engineering excellence.

Ideal candidates will have 5–10+ years in geotechnical consulting, strong software skills (Muk3D, QGIS, AutoCAD/Civil3D), and proven project leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Support tailings and mine waste management and operation teams to ensure facility safety.
• Apply geotechnical engineering design and analysis for TSFs and WSFs.
• Perform geotechnical analyses, reporting, and design calculations.
• Develop instrumentation monitoring systems and manage projects.

Skills

Geotechnical consulting

Project management

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Field work

Driving license

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering

Advanced degree in civil or geotechnical engineering

Professional registration

Tools

Geotechnical software

Muk3D

QGIS

AutoCAD

Civil3D

12d

GISTM/ANCOLD knowledge

Job description

Overview

Geosyntec is growing in Australia, with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart and Gold Coast. In 2022, Red Earth Engineering joined the Geosyntec family of companies, bringing with them some of the very best expertise in the mine tailings and water dam sectors.

We are now the tailings and geotechnical consultant of choice for several major mining companies with operations in Australia. As an example of our commitment to leading the industry in innovation and technical excellence, we have recently announced the establishment of an advanced testing facility led by Dr. David Reid. Our expertise, combined with Geosyntec’s world-class reputation in hydrogeology, geochemistry, geotechnical engineering, seismicity and risk allows us to assist our client in meeting their engineering challenges and better understanding their risk.

We have an opportunity available for a Senior - Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer to join our Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast or Hobart office.This position is well-suited for a talented, experienced individual who is interested in contributing to and managing innovative and challenging projects including several projects where we are current the designated Engineer or Record.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This role focuses on support our client’s tailings and mine waste management and operational teams to ensure their facilities are safe. Compliance to the latest standards (which are evolving) is critical for mining companies to demonstrate their commitment to ESG and for the Social License to Operate. This role forms part of our team to provide the technical and operation support for Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) and Water Storage Facilities (WSF).

As a Senior - Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer, this role requires the application of the tasks listed below (geotechnical engineer), but also an expanding knowledge of all elements and disciplines required to design these facilities, such as hydrogeology, process, geochemistry, water, civil engineering and social engagement.

Some of the key responsibilitiesmay include:

• Civil/Geotechnical/Tailings dam design;
• Geotechnical analyses using various software packages;
• Understanding of tailing deposition modelling (Muk3D)
• Geotechnical and environmental site characterisation;
• Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems;
• Some Project/task management and proposal preparation support;
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications;

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or a related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or a related field. (preferred)
• Professional registration (preferred but not essential)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Directly relevant experience in a consulting environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• 5 to 10+ years of consulting experience operating within a geotechnical practice group
• Knowledge of relevant geotechnical engineering software. (required)
• Knowledge of numerical modeling tools. (preferred)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Civil or tailings engineering general
• Experience in the GIS, CAD or Tailings Modelling software (i.e. QGIS, 12d, AutoCAD, Civil3D, or Muk3D)
• Familiarity with dam safety guidelines including ANCOLD, GISTM, CDA and WA-DMR
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Field work and overnight travel may be required.
• Valid Australian driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)