Senior/Principal Waste Engineer

About Talis:

Talis Consultants is a multi-disciplinary consultancy with offices across Australia including Perth, Nowra, Melbourne, Newcastle and Brisbane. We provide specialist expertise in Waste, Environmental, Engineering, Noise and Assets.

At Talis, we value our employees and provide ongoing training and development opportunities so that you can grow your career with us. Our company culture is important to who we are, and we pride ourselves on our inclusive and friendly culture.

The Opportunity:

As part of our growth Talis is seeking a Senior/Principal level Waste Engineer to join us on a permanent full-time basis in Leederville. This position will support our Waste Engineering Service offering in our Perth head office.

The position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Technical input on landfill design projects including:

-  Basal lining systems

-  Leachate, gas and surface water management systems

-  Closure and capping system

-  Capacity modelling and phasing plans

• Technical input on Waste Transfer Stations and Recycling facilities design projects including:

-  Civil designs

-  Structures

-  Drainage systems

-  Traffic management systems

• Feasibility assessments and financial modelling;
• Approvals input and guidance;
• Coordination of necessary field investigations including site inspections and geotechnical investigations, interpretation of data and stability risk assessments;
• Preparation of design documentation including specifications, bills of quantities, designers risks assessment and construction quality assurance plans;
• Tendering of construction works (including local government procurement process);
• Evaluation and contract administration;
• Construction quality assurance and superintendent work

Position Requirements:

• Civil / Environmental / Geotechnical Engineering degree or similar;
• 5 + years' experience on waste management infrastructure or similar design projects;
• Construction quality assurance and superintendent experience for landfills or similar facilities;
• Technical involvement in earthworks, roads, drainage and other public works projects;
• Experience leading Modellers/Drafters in design works;
• Experience in project management and managing staff;
• Ideally experience in hydrogeological and geotechnical investigations;
• Excellent reporting and communication skills;
• Strong AutoCAD appreciation and similar packages;
• Assist in identifying and securing business development opportunities.

Why you should work for Talis:

At Talis, we pride ourselves on working towards creating a welcoming and inclusive working environment, where our differences are embraced. We have an active social committee, diversity and inclusion initiatives, flexible working arrangements, and we encourage ongoing professional development.

Some other benefits of working at Talis include;

• Excellent career development opportunities
• Competitive salary package
• Supportive and inclusive team environment in a growing business
• Fun staff events and activities
• Onboarding buddy program and access to Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects
• Central based office in Leederville

Apply:

At Talis, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from different genders, age groups, cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people of all abilities to apply.

To express interest in this opportunity, please email your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience through the 'Apply Now' function below. Please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.