Geotechnical Dam Engineer

1 month ago

Perth, Western Australia Knight Piesold Consulting Full time
About Knight Piésold Consulting

We are a specialized international consulting firm offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower, Water Resources, and Roads & Construction Services. Our team has a significant track-record of delivering exceptional services on a global scale.

The Role

We are seeking a Geotechnical Dams Engineer to join our Perth-based Dams Services Team. The successful candidate will provide professional on and off-site geotechnical dams engineering support for domestic and international projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and manage proposal and tender documents to a high standard.
  • Prepare technical reports and deliverables in a format and style that is professional, readily understood and satisfies the specific requirements of the project scope.
  • Provide expertise, review and comment on complex civil and geotechnical aspects of dams and tailings projects, modelling, and reporting.
  • Ensure specifications, designs and analysis meet project requirements.
  • Embark on dam seepage and slope stability assessments.
  • Conduct risk assessments of earth and tailings dams, in accordance with ANCOLD and GISTM guidelines.
  • Perform dam safety inspections, audits, review and assessments in accordance with ANCOLD and ICOLD guidelines.
  • Design and construction supervision of earthworks related to tailings and water dams, heap leach pads, and foundation earthworks.
  • Design, surveillance, and audit of instrumentations and monitoring systems.
  • Interpretation of site investigation reports and advanced in-situ testing.
  • Numerical modelling and analysis of earth structures.
  • Hydraulic design for dams and spillways.
  • Preparation of contract documents and drawings.
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering. Post-graduate qualification in geotechnical or dams engineering is highly regarded.
  • A minimum 5 years' relevant, applied experience.
  • Experience in the dams consulting industry, with exposure to water or tailings dams, heap leach pads, or other mining waste dump projects.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Advanced time management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • A willingness to work effectively as an integral part of a team.
  • Well-developed data interpretation and management skills, data analysis and data management proficiency.
  • Commitment to travel interstate and internationally as required.
What We Offer

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

  • Opportunity to contribute to innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects.
  • Generous performance bonus incentive programs.
  • Opportunity to deepen your expertise in a dynamic work environment, with on the job training, mentoring and coaching.
  • Subsidised gym memberships/fitness classes.
  • Professional and technical training and development opportunities.
  • Referral bonuses.
  • Professional memberships.
  • Early access to long service leave.

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