Senior Waste Infrastructure Engineer - Flexible & Impactful

Talis Consultants; City Of Vincent; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Excellent career development and pro­f

Onboarding buddy program

Employee Assistance Program

Perkbox access and exclusive perks

Social events, team activities and an活

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive leadership and welcoming团队

Job summary

Talis Consultants is seeking an experienced Waste Engineer to join the Waste Infrastructure team in our Leederville Office. This permanent full-time role offers diverse projects in waste management infrastructure design and delivery.

You will provide technical input on landfill design, transfer stations and recycling facilities, perform feasibility studies, and coordinate planning approvals. The ideal candidate has 5+ years' experience, a Civil/Environmental/Geotechnical degree, strong

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Environmental or Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years' experience in waste management infrastructure or similar design projects.
• Construction quality assurance and superintendent experience for landfills or similar facilities.
• Technical involvement in earthworks, roads, drainage and other public works projects.
• Experience in project management and managing staff.
• Ideally experience in hydrogeological and geotechnical investigations.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills.
• Strong AutoCAD appreciation and similar packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input on landfill design projects, including basal lining systems, leachate, gas and surface water management systems, closure and capping systems, and capacity modelling and phasing plans.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of Waste Transfer Stations and Recycling Facilities, including civil designs, structures, drainage systems, and traffic management systems.
• Undertake feasibility studies, business cases, and financial modelling for waste infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical input into planning, environmental and regulatory approvals processes.
• Coordinate and oversee field investigations, including site inspections, geotechnical investigations, data interpretation, and stability risk assessments.
• Prepare high-quality design and construction documentation, including technical specifications, bills of quantities, designer's risk assessments, and Construction Quality Assurance plans.
• Manage and support the procurement and tendering of construction works, including local government procurement processes.
• Participate in tender evaluations, contractor selection, and contract administration activities.
• Undertake construction quality assurance, site inspections, and superintendent representative responsibilities during project delivery.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to mentor and develop junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Staff management

Communication

Reporting

Hydrogeology

Geotechnical investigations

Earthworks

Roads

Drainage

Education

Civil/Environmental/Geotechnical Eng degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Talis Consultants is seeking an experienced Waste Engineer to join the Waste Infrastructure team in our Leederville Office. This permanent full-time role offers diverse projects in waste management infrastructure design and delivery.

You will provide technical input on landfill design, transfer stations and recycling facilities, perform feasibility studies, and coordinate planning approvals. The ideal candidate has 5+ years' experience, a Civil/Environmental/Geotechnical degree, strong