WA - Mid, Senior and Principal Tailings Engineer

22 hours ago


Perth, Western Australia WSP in Australia Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

This role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP's
Mine Advisory
team. You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

At WSP you'll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

Our global team of over 5,200 dedicated mining professionals are supporting the industry to decarbonise mining operations in the accelerating green transition. Working collaboratively across borders and disciplines, you'll join a leading team working on interesting and complex projects. We are experts in our field, and we are passionate about mining.

What You'll Do
Due to recent project wins and overall growth in our Mining group, we're seeking interest of varying Engineer level such as Mid level, Senior and Principal for our WA based team.

Responsibilities
As part of our Mine Advisory team, you'll contribute to a wide variety of tailings and mine waste projects across all stages of the project lifecycle—from concept studies through to detailed design, construction support, operations, and closure. Your responsibilities will align with your experience, and may include:

  • Contributing to or leading the design, assessment, and review of tailings storage facilities and related infrastructure
  • Supporting technical analysis, including geotechnical, civil, or hydrological modelling
  • Preparing high-quality reports, designs, and project documentation
  • Leading or contributing to site investigations, inspections, and audits
  • Supporting or managing client relationships, project delivery, and proposal development
  • Providing mentorship to junior staff and contributing to a culture of technical excellence and collaboration
  • Engaging with multidisciplinary teams including water, environmental, geotech, and mine planning professionals

About You
You're an engineer with experience in tailings, geotechnical, or mine infrastructure design, looking to make an impact on complex and meaningful mining projects. Whether you're building on a solid technical foundation or already bringing years of leadership and strategic insight, we're interested in hearing from professionals at mid, senior, and principal levels;

  • A degree in civil, geotechnical, or mining engineering (or a related discipline)
  • Experience working on tailings or mine waste projects within consulting or operational environments
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a desire to work across diverse project teams
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to high-quality, safe outcomes
  • Chartership (e.g. CPEng or RPEQ) or working toward professional accreditation (desirable for senior/principal levels)

We value a range of perspectives and experience levels, and we're committed to supporting your career development.. whether you're looking to deepen your technical skills, grow into a leadership role, or work on international projects.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we've designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.



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