Tailings Engineer

WSP USA; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

WSP's Mine Advisory team in Australia seeks a motivated Tailings Engineer to support tailings and mine waste projects, working with experienced engineers and project managers on iconic projects to drive future-ready outcomes for clients and communities.

You'll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, develop skills in project management and consulting, and contribute to safe, standards-aligned solutions within a high-performing, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining or Environmental disciplines.
• 5+ years experience in mining, consulting or project delivery environments.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Interest in mine tailings and related disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to learn from senior technical specialists.
• Ability to travel to site as required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of tailings and mine waste projects.
• Assisting with project scheduling, cost tracking, procurement, and reporting.
• Preparing technical documentation including scopes of work, design inputs, risk assessments, and progress reports.
• Participating in field investigations, site inspections, monitoring campaigns, and operational assessments.
• Helping manage stakeholder engagement with clients, contractors, regulators, and internal specialists.
• Ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with industry standards and best practice.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery and technical workflows.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organisational skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering degree (Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Environmental)

Job description

This role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP’s Mine Advisory team. You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

What you’ll do:

We’re looking for a motivated and proactive Tailings Engineer to join our Mine Advisory team, supporting the delivery of specialised tailings and mine waste management projects. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and project managers, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle and while developing your skills across project management and consulting within a high-performing, solutions‑focused team.

• Supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of tailings and mine waste projects.
• Assisting with project scheduling, cost tracking, procurement, and reporting.
• Preparing technical documentation including scopes of work, design inputs, risk assessments, and progress reports.
• Participating in field investigations, site inspections, monitoring campaigns, and operational assessments.
• Helping manage stakeholder engagement with clients, contractors, regulators, and internal specialists.
• Ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with industry standards and best practice.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery and technical workflows.

About You

• Degree qualifications in Engineering (Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Environmental) or a related discipline.
• 5+ years experience working in mining, consulting or a project delivery environment - ideally with exposure to both a technical engineering position and project engineering.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• A keen interest in mine tailings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn from senior technical specialists.
• Ability to travel to site as required.

Why WSP?

• Be mentored by industry-leading tailings and geotechnical professionals.
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects across Australia and internationally.
• A supportive team culture that values development, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Opportunities for structured career growth and professional accreditation.
• Flexible working options.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits (https://www.wsp.com/en-au/careers/why-join-us/employee-benefits) page.