Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer

Overview
Geosyntec is growing in Australia. We now have over 110 practitioners across the country, with offices in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Gold Coast. In 2022, Red Earth Engineering joined the Geosyntec family of companies, bringing with them some of the very best expertise in the mine tailings and water dam sectors.
We are now the tailings and geotechnical consultant of choice for several major mining companies with operations in Australia. As an example of our commitment to leading the industry in innovation and technical excellence, we have recently announced the establishment of an advanced testing facility led by Dr. David Reid. Our expertise, combined with Geosyntec's world-class reputation in hydrogeology, geochemistry, geotechnical engineering, seismicity and risk allows us to assist our client in meeting their engineering challenges and better understanding their risk.
We have an opportunity available for a
Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer
to join our Perth Tailings Group. We seek motivated professionals to support our strong and growing project pipeline.
At REE, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic and professional knowledge to the real world and Tier 1 energy and resource clients, based at our
Perth
office.
Our projects include:
Mine waste and tailings management studies
Tailings storage facility design
Mine site civil infrastructure design
Mine closure planning and design
Dam safety reviews and audits
Geotechnical investigations, assessments and analysis to support the above.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee and co-ordinate geotechnical field investigation programs
Oversee and co-ordinate geotechnical laboratory testing programs
Work closely with Engineers-of-Record (EoR) on long-term operational projects
Write technical reports, proposals, and papers
Develop geotechnical assessments and analysis capabilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
Participate in National and International Conferences
Education and Licensure
Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (required)
Be eligible for membership of Engineers Australia and either have or be working towards CPENG status (required)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
1-5+ years of consulting experience operating within a geotechnical practice group
Experience with using geotechnical logging software (Tablogs, Holebase, etc)
Competent in the use of GIS or CAD package/s
Working knowledge of geotechnical investigation standards and practices
Strong understanding of Health and Safety planning, processes and procedures
Past experience with geotechnical investigations at mine sites
Experience with geotechnical interpretation (i.e. CPiET) and analysis (i.e. Slope/W)
Familiarity with dam safety guidelines including ANCOLD, GISTM, CDA and WA-DMR
Civil or tailings engineering general
Experience in the GIS, CAD or Tailings Modelling software (i.e. QGIS, 12d, AutoCAD, Civil3D, or Muk3D)
Culture/EEO Statement
Attractive remuneration package with additional benefits:
Your choice of office to be based
Hybrid working arrangements
Monthly RDO
Birthday leave day
Caring and bonding leave
Option to purchase up to 2 additional annual leave weeks per year
Novated lease salary packaging
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Mid-Year Team building and Christmas functions.
A positive, diverse, and vibrant workplace
Global movement program (throughout the Geosyntec Company).
Our culture is fundamental to our success and is built on our vision of:
Maintaining a vibrant, practice-centred business.
Engage in continuous self-improvement and ongoing reinvention.
Be highly regarded in core markets for delivering best-value solutions for our clients.
Create exceptional career opportunities for our people.
Be true professionals and consummate team players.
Not meeting all the requirements? Don't let that discourage you from applying. REE is committed to fostering a diverse workplace built on excellence, strong principles, and integrity. If you're interested and willing to learn in this role but your experience doesn't match every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply anyway. We're excited to hear from you.
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