Summary
Location
Perth, Central Highlands Regional
Type
full-time
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About this role
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 established 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.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.
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)
Other facts
About Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
ATM, a Geosyntec Company, is an internationally recognized industry leader in waterfront consulting and marine and coastal engineering. Since 1984, we have been delivering solutions to waterfront challenges worldwide.
We offer a uniquely integrated, interdisciplinary team. Our experts are engineers, specialists, and scientists. With expertise and experience on a variety of projects spanning the globe, ATM's team of professionals has the diverse skills necessary to achieve your project goals.
As part of Geosyntec, we are connected to a global network of technical experts who provide first-class client service.
Our Practice Areas:
Marina Consulting and Design
Waterfront Engineering
Coastal Engineering
Water Resources
What you'll do
- The Tailings / Geotechnical Engineer will oversee and coordinate geotechnical field investigation and laboratory testing programs, while working closely with Engineers-of-Record on long-term operational projects. They will also be responsible for writing technical reports and developing geotechnical assessments.
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