Tailings Engineering Lead — Global Projects

WSP; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

WSP's Mine Advisory team is seeking a Principal Tailings Engineer to lead technical work on tailings and mine waste projects across Australia and internationally. You will mentor engineers, engage with clients, and shape governance and design standards to deliver safe, responsible project outcomes.

The role requires deep expertise in tailings governance, dam safety, and regulatory frameworks, with a chartered engineer status or eligibility, and a proven ability to win work through strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining or Environmental Engineering.
• 15+ years' experience in tailings, mine waste, geotechnical engineering or related consulting.
• Proven experience leading the design, operation, governance and closure planning of Tailings Storage Facilities.
• Chartered Engineer status (CPEng/RPEQ/RPEV or equivalent) or eligibility to obtain chartership.
• Strong client relationship management and business development experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on tailings storage facility (TSF) and mine waste projects across the full asset lifecycle.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in planning, design, review and governance of tailings management facilities.
• Advise clients on tailings risk management, dam safety, consequence classification, monitoring and surveillance.
• Lead or contribute to Independent Technical Reviews (ITRs), Dam Safety Reviews (DSRs) and Engineer of Record (EoR) support.
• Provide strategic guidance on implementing GISTM, ANCOLD, CDA and other regulatory requirements.
• Oversee geotechnical investigations, design reports, stability assessments, water management and monitoring programs.
• Support tailings governance frameworks, TARPs and operational management plans.
• Build client relationships, identify opportunities and contribute to business development.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Represent WSP at industry forums, conferences and client engagements as a tailings expert.

Skills

Tailings engineering

Technical leadership

GISTM knowledge

Client relationship management

Business development

Mentoring

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Mining/Environmental Engineering

Postgraduate qualifications preferred

Job description

WSP's Mine Advisory team is seeking a Principal Tailings Engineer to lead technical work on tailings and mine waste projects across Australia and internationally. You will mentor engineers, engage with clients, and shape governance and design standards to deliver safe, responsible project outcomes.

The role requires deep expertise in tailings governance, dam safety, and regulatory frameworks, with a chartered engineer status or eligibility, and a proven ability to win work through strong