Geotechnical Dam Engineer

3 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Knight Piesold Consulting Full time

About Knight Piesold Consulting

Knight Piesold Consulting is a specialized international consulting firm that offers engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower, Water Resources, and Roads & Construction Services.

With over 100 years of experience, our team has worked on diverse projects globally, both geographically and technically.

The Role

We are seeking a Geotechnical Dams Engineer to join our Perth-based Dams Services Team, where you will contribute to innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Provide professional on and off-site geotechnical dams engineering support for domestic and international projects.
  2. Prepare and manage proposal and tender documents to a high standard.
  3. Prepare technical reports and deliverables in a format and style that is professional, readily understood, and satisfies the specific requirements of the project scope.
  4. Demonstrate an ability to plan, organize, and take responsibility for geotechnical site investigations and assessments.
  5. Provide expertise, review, and comment on complex civil and geotechnical aspects of dams and tailings projects, modeling, and reporting.
  6. Ensure specifications, designs, and analysis meet project requirements.

Requirements

  1. A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering. Post-graduate qualification in geotechnical or dams engineering is highly regarded.
  2. A minimum 5 years' relevant, applied experience.
  3. Experience in the dams consulting industry, with exposure to water or tailings dams, heap leach pads, or other mining waste dump projects.
  4. Excellent communication skills.
  5. Advanced time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  6. A willingness to work effectively as an integral part of a team.
  7. Well-developed data interpretation and management skills, data analysis, and data management proficiency.
  8. Commitment to travel interstate and internationally as required.

What We Offer

Knight Piesold Consulting offers excellent remuneration packages and a competitive range of benefits, including professional and technical training and development opportunities, subsidised gym memberships, and early access to long service leave.

We value and encourage diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace.



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