Dam Engineering Specialist

3 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Knight Piesold Consulting Full time
Company Overview

Knight Piésold Consulting is a leading international consulting firm providing engineering and environmental services. With over 100 years of experience, we deliver exceptional services on a global scale.

Salary

The estimated salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $180,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Dam Engineering Specialist to join our Dams Services Team in Perth. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for providing professional support for domestic and international projects.

You will prepare and manage proposal and tender documents, technical reports, and deliverables to a high standard. You will also demonstrate the ability to plan, organise, and take responsibility for geotechnical site investigations and assessments.

Other key areas of responsibility include:

  • Embarkment dam seepage and slope stability
  • Risk assessments of earth and tailings dams, in accordance with ANCOLD and GISTM guidelines
  • 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
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, with a post-graduate qualification in geotechnical or dams engineering highly regarded
  • A minimum of 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 managements proficiency
  • Commitment to travel interstate and internationally as required
Benefits

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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