Tailings & Geotechnical Engineer — Global Field & Design

Knight Piésold Ltd.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Gym membership subsidies

Training and development

Job summary

Knight Piésold is seeking a Tailings/Geotechnical Engineer to join our Melbourne team. You will contribute to design and analysis of tailings storage facilities, coordinate client requests, and deliver technical reports.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering (Geotechnical or Civil), 5+ years in mining or geotechnical consulting, and proficiency with GeoStudio, RocScience, and other geotechnical tools. Strong communication and reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering with Geotechnical or Civil specialization.
• 5+ years' experience in mining, civil or geotechnical consulting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with geotechnical design software.

Responsibilities

• Interpret laboratory results and prepare summaries.
• Develop soil strength parameter bases from lab/field results.
• Design tailings storage facilities and earth structures with senior guidance.
• Prepare technical deliverables and respond to client requests.
• Perform tailings beach modelling, stability and seepage analyses.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with project teams.
• Travel to remote mine sites for inspections and QA/QC.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Reporting

Education

Engineering degree (Geotechnical or Civil)

Tools

GeoStudio

RocScience

MUK3D

GoldSim

gINT

FLAC/PLAXIS

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 Civil 3D is an asset.
• Have 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

If you believe you have the skills and experience outlined above, we would love to hear from you.

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