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Requisition ID: 289613
Relocation Authorized: National - Camp
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: Cloncurry, QLD
Company Overview
Since 1898, Bechtel has helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries, creating jobs, growing economies and improving infrastructure resilience. We are differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes. We serve the infrastructure, nuclear, security & environmental, energy, mining & metals, and manufacturing & technology markets, offering services from initial planning and investment to start‑up and operations.
Project Overview
Bechtel Mining and Metals provides engineering, procurement, and construction services for the mining sector across multiple commodities, including iron ore, bauxite, alumina, aluminium, copper, gold, coal, lithium and rare earths. The M&M; global business unit is headquartered in Santiago, Chile, with regional offices in Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and execution units in the United States, Peru, Saudi Arabia, India and other project locations.
Job Summary
Conduct field investigations, testing and analysis, and liaise with stakeholders to monitor the success of work scope designs. Accountable for field Geotechnical and Civil engineering activities associated with the construction of roads, civil foundations, ROM wall and backfill, stockpile foundations and drainage, including installation of geotextiles and management of waste rock. This role is offered on a FIFO basis to North Queensland, operating on a 2:1 roster.
Major Responsibilities
- Completion of field testing, inspections, and processing of related construction engineering documentation, including soil test records, construction completion records, as‑built drawings and non‑conformance reports.
- Collect and evaluate geotechnical data.
- Analyze soil and rock properties (e.g., cohesion, friction angle, moisture content).
- Assess slope failure risks based on geological and hydrological conditions.
- Prepare technical reports with recommendations for mitigation.
- Communicate findings to project managers, safety teams, and stakeholders.
- Oversee activities of assigned construction engineers, such as application of drawings, specifications, and subcontracts.
- Respond to technical queries from construction stakeholders with solutions that consider costs and quality objectives.
- Complete field inspections to ascertain the completion status of civil construction scopes and related documentation.
- Contribute to the technical team’s work to progress critical scope by assisting with options analysis and detailed scoping.
- Collaborate with various functions to ensure the project meets corporate goals for environmental, safety & health, quality, cost, and schedule.
Education And Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 6‑8 years of relevant experience, or 8‑10 years of relevant work experience (CPEng preferred).
- Experience in engineering of significant Civil or Mining projects in Australia.
Required Knowledge And Skills
- Strong knowledge of project engineering processes and procedures and interaction with other disciplines.
- Proven experience managing Geotechnical engineering packages.
- Experience in Geotechnical Testing and Analytical practices with current knowledge of new design and constructability methods.
- Effective communication skills with demonstrated supervision skills.
- Solid planning and problem‑solving skills.
Total Rewards/Benefits
Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure employees thrive, from career development and culture enhancement programs to time for recharging. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.
Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary
As a global company, Bechtel values a vibrant mix of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities and life experiences. We are committed to a workplace where every colleague feels they belong, are respected, rewarded, supported, and treated equitably.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bechtel is an Equal Chance Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to .
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Construction
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