Geotechnical Design Specialist
18 hours ago
About Knight Piesold Consulting
We are a specialist international consulting firm offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower, Water Resources, and Roads & Construction Services. With over 100 years of experience, we work on projects that are diverse both geographically and technically.
Our team has a significant track-record regarding projects located in Australia, Asia, Africa, and South America.
Job Description
Role SummaryWe are seeking a Geotechnical Design Specialist to join our tailings team in Brisbane, Queensland. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated experience in tailings dam design with knowledge of the design principals for upstream & downstream embankment dams, concrete faced and geomembrane lined rockfill dams, spillways and water management systems.
Duties and Responsibilities- Assist with the planning, execution, and acquisition of quality field data and when appropriate, the analysis of this geotechnical data including geotechnical logging and mapping.
- Compilation and presentation of field investigation results for input, which leads to the creation of design parameters.
- Ensure specifications, design, and analysis meet client requirements.
Key areas of responsibility can include:
- Open pit stability and slope stability;
- Design and construction of structures like tailings dam and retaining walls;
- Soil liquefaction;
- Ground improvement;
- Site investigations and advanced in-situ testing;
- Earthworks and QA/QC;
- Laboratory testing;
- Numerical modeling and analysis.
Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile- A degree qualification in Engineering with either Geotechnical or Civil specialisations;
- Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience within the mining industry and experience with earth fill dam construction;
- An understanding in technical aspects of geotechnical investigations, civil/geotechnical designs, documentation, and civil/geotechnical projects;
- Excellent communication and reporting skills;
- A proven track record on site project management and client liaison and able to demonstrate ability to maintain relationships with stakeholders;
- Familiarity with use of Slope/W, Plaxis, FLAC, and AutoCAD software will have added advantages;
- A commitment to travel internationally to a project site if required.
- Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum;
- Generous performance bonus incentive programs;
- Subsidised gym memberships/fitness classes;
- Training and development opportunities to develop and strengthen your skills;
- Referral bonuses;
- Relocation assistance to Brisbane, QLD.
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