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Principal Tailings Engineer

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia WSP in Australia Full time

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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

Our tailings engineers work on large-scale, world-class projects both in Australia and internationally. We are the tailings consultant of choice for several global mining companies, and our team works across the entire full lifecycle of tailings projects, from feasibility and site investigation through to design, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and closure. We are now looking for talented engineers to help support the ongoing growth and success of our business. As a WSP professional, you will have access to our world-class geotechnical laboratory facilities and global network of technical expertise. Having our own laboratory enables us to closely manage the quality from sampling through to testing and design.Join an industry-recognised team whose mission is to be at the cutting edge of the work we do.

At WSP you'll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

Our global team of over 5,200 dedicated mining professionals are supporting the industry to decarbonise mining operations in the accelerating green transition. Working collaboratively across borders and disciplines, you'll join a leading team working on interesting and complex projects. We are experts in our field, and we are passionate about mining.

What you'll do:

As a Principal Tailings Engineer, you will join a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team of highly skilled professionals who are working on a diverse range of projects across various commodities and clients. The balanced portfolio of work will allow you to build and sharpen your technical skills, keep work interesting, and continue your professional growth as you deliver best practice consulting services to clients in Australia and overseas. The locations for these roles are flexible and can be based in any of our offices located in Australia.

  • Provide technical direction of tailings design studies for multi-disciplinary projects locally and internationally.
  • Review work and technical deliverables and fulfill Engineer of Record roles.
  • Interface with client leads and external subject matter experts to provide complex recommendations and conflict resolution as required.
  • Lead complex risk assessments including Quantitative Risk Assessment.
  • Develop solutions to meet client-based standards in addition to local and international guidelines.
  • Mitigate and manage risk in the design process associated with cost estimation for feasibility and detailed projects.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers within team.
  • Develop solutions that meet client's standards in addition to local and international guidelines

About You

  • Bachelor of Engineering Qualifications in Civil or Mining Engineering.
  • Proven working experience on tailings/mine waste related projects locally or internationally, ideally in a consulting environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently autonomously and in a team environment, including on multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Excellent attention to detail and time management ability.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions.
  • Drive to balance innovation, quality, and technical excellence with delivery to timelines and cost.
  • Understanding of local and international guidelines, best practice protocols, and client-based standards.

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 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP's collective success.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 page.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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