Tailings/Geotechnical Engineer

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 a specialised international consulting firm offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower, Water Resources, and Roads & Construction Services. We are proud of our long-standing relationships with our clients and of delivering exceptional services on a global scale.

We have a significant track record of projects across Australia, Asia, Africa, and South America. With 29 offices in 16 countries and over 100 years of experience, we work on projects that are geographically and technically diverse. These projects are long-term and offer stability for those wanting to establish a sustainable and rewarding career.

The Role

In order to support our continued growth, we are seeking applications from Tailings/Geotechnical Engineers to join our Melbourne team. Some of the key responsibilities may include:

• Interpreting results from laboratory testing and preparing summary reports.
• Developing a basis for defensible soil strength parameters, using laboratory and field results.
• Undertaking screening level and detailed design analyses to support the design of tailings storage facilities and other earth structures, with support and guidance from our senior specialists.
• Responsible for project planning, preparation of technical deliverables (such as proposals and reports), and the coordination of client-contractor requests with some senior support.
• Undertaking design assessments, including tailings beach modelling, and stability and seepage analyses.
• Working with and providing support to other members of the group as well as mentoring of junior staff, as required.
• Working with other professionals in project teams and other offices.
• Ensuring effective communication between clients and internal project stakeholders;
• Conduct general field and office assignments under supervision.
• Travelling to remote mine sites to complete site inspections, supervise geotechnical investigations, complete QA/QC activities and oversee the construction of tailings storage facility designs.
• Identify safety hazards and report OH&S and environmental incidents.
• Delivering technical reports on time.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be degree qualified in Engineering with either Geotechnical or Civil specialisations, have worked within the mining, civil or geotechnical industries, and will possess:

• Minimum 5 years' experience, ideally in a consulting environment.
• Previous experience working on tailings/mine waste related projects locally or internationally.
• Intermediate to well established analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office, slope stability programs (e.g., GeoStudio and/or RocScience) required, MUK3D and GoldSim. Familiarity with gINT, FLAC or PLAXIS and other latest geotechnical design software strongly preferred. Knowledge of ANCOLD guidelines and GISTM.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

What We Can Offer

Knight Piésold offer excellent remuneration packages and a competitive range of benefits including:

• Unique opportunities to travel that take you on a career enhancing experience and adventure.
• Subsidised gym memberships / fitness classes.
• Training and development opportunities to develop and strengthen your skills.
• Early access to long service leave; and
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.