▷ (Urgent Search) Geotechnical Engineer - Brisbane

3 weeks ago


City of Brisbane, Australia Geoscience Ireland Full time

Job Details: Geotechnical Engineer - Brisbane

Job Title: Geotechnical Engineer - Brisbane

Vacancy No: VN4323

Employment Type: Permanent

Contract Type: Full-Time

About us and the role
SLR Consulting APAC has over 800 employees (and counting) located throughout 24 offices. Our team represents a broad and diverse range of technical and environmental capabilities. SLR’s professionals offer a blend of experience incorporating engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, remediation specialists, regulatory and compliance specialists, and environmental scientists. At SLR Consulting, we celebrate a ‘One Team Culture’, where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to delivering excellent results.

We currently have a great career opportunity in our thriving Brisbane office, for an ambitious engineer with 2-6 years’ experience, looking to take an important step in their early career. You will be working with a supportive team of engineering geologists, civil and geotechnical engineers who are leaders in their field. SLR also understands that tailings management is a multidisciplinary field where you will have the opportunity to interact and work with industry-leading professionals in civil engineering, geochemistry, hydrology, hydrogeology, environment, and closure.

Our Brisbane Geotechnical and Mine Waste Engineering team is a team of multi-disciplinary professionals who work with clients across Australia on a range of Geotechnical and Tailings Dam projects. We support the learning and development of each other as a team including active engagement in conferences and industry bodies, and a company-wide mentoring program available to all. Our team also has the opportunity to work with industry-leading experts across the SLR globe. We understand the meaning of work-life balance and incorporate flexibility into our working weeks. As an important member of our team, you will be empowered to develop your skills and technical understanding.

Key Responsibilities
As part of our dynamic national team, you will be responsible for carrying out services that range in assisting with preparing tenders and proposals, providing technical advice to clients and colleagues, and working in a combination of office-based and fieldwork activities. You will be supported by senior consultants to develop detailed knowledge and understanding of geotechnical methods and techniques to solve complex problems. At any time you could be working on a range of technical tasks, including:

1. Geotechnical investigations and Characterisation
2. Engineering geological and geomorphological terrain evaluation
3. Landslide / Slope Risk Assessment
4. Slope Stability Analysis
5. Ground Improvement and Remediation Design
6. Tailings Dam design, management, and operation
7. Instrumentation and monitoring data interpretation
8. Construction QA/QC
9. Project Management and delivery

Experience
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:

1. Between 2-6 years’ hands-on experience with tertiary qualifications in Geology, Geotechnical or Civil Engineering
2. Excellent report writing and communication and demonstrated experience delivering on time and on budget
3. Must have an excellent attitude and be capable of working within a dynamic environment
4. Well-developed creative, lateral thinking and problem-solving skills
5. Motivation for continuous improvement and professional development
6. Post-graduate qualifications are advantageous
7. Experience with Tailings Storage Facilities is advantageous

Our Benefits
Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all, including:

1. Hybrid work model (in-office & from home) - you choose where you work best.
2. Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energize, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development.
3. Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey which includes 14 weeks primary carer and 6 weeks secondary carer leave (with an additional 8 weeks available if you become the primary carer).
4. Mentoring program and Learning and development support which includes up to 3 professional memberships subsidised by SLR.
5. Global and regional mobility and recruitment referral bonus for both region and global candidates.
6. Access to The Hive – an SLR platform of employee benefits, discounts (from 100’s of major retailers), reward, recognition and wellbeing.
7. Other benefits include regular office social events, service anniversary awards, novated leasing and an employee assistance program to support your mental wellbeing.

If the idea of joining a Global Multidisciplinary Consultancy with a well-established national Geotechnical team excites you, apply now

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