Tailings/Geotech Engineer – Global Projects

Knight Piésold; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Subsidised gym memberships

Training and development

Long service leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Knight Piésold is seeking a Tailings/Geotechnical Engineer to join our Melbourne team. You will interpret lab data, develop soil strength parameters, and perform design analyses for tailings storage facilities under guidance from senior specialists.

The role involves project planning, client coordination, and mentoring junior staff, with travel to mine sites as needed. A degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering and 5+ years’ experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer with Geotechnical or Civil specialisation.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mining, civil or geotechnical consulting.
• Proficiency in MS Office and standard engineering reporting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to mentor juniors.

Responsibilities

• Interpret laboratory results and prepare summary reports.
• Develop basis for soil strength parameters from lab/field results.
• Conduct design analyses for tailings storage facilities and earth structures.
• Plan projects, prepare technical deliverables and coordinate client requests.
• Perform tailings beach modelling, stability and seepage analyses.
• Travel to remote mine sites for site inspections and QA/QC activities.
• Deliver technical reports on time and mentor junior staff.

Skills

5+ years experience

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (Geotechnical/Civil)

Tools

GeoStudio

RocScience

MUK3D

GoldSim

gINT

FLAC

PLAXIS

ANCOLD guidelines

GISTM

Job description

Knight Piésold is seeking a Tailings/Geotechnical Engineer to join our Melbourne team. You will interpret lab data, develop soil strength parameters, and perform design analyses for tailings storage facilities under guidance from senior specialists.

The role involves project planning, client coordination, and mentoring junior staff, with travel to mine sites as needed. A degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering and 5+ years’ experience are preferred.