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Principal tailings engineer

Gold Coast
Geosyntec Consultants
Posted: 8 June
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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 expertise in mine tailings and water dam sectors.
We have an opportunity for a Principal Tailings Engineer to join our Perth, Brisbane, or Melbourne office. This position is suited for an experienced individual interested in contributing to and managing innovative projects, including several where we are the designated Engineer or Record.
We are the tailings and geotechnical consultant of choice for major mining companies in Australia. Our expertise, combined with Geosyntec’s reputation in hydrogeology, geochemistry, geotechnical engineering, seismicity, and risk, enables us to assist clients in meeting engineering challenges and understanding risks.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving clients in environmental, natural resources, and civil infrastructure sectors. Our team is recognized for technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people, offering competitive pay, benefits, and well-being programs.
Learn more at: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This role supports our client’s tailings and mine waste management teams to ensure facility safety and compliance with evolving standards, critical for ESG commitments and social license to operate. The role involves providing technical and operational support for Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) and Water Storage Facilities (WSF). The candidate is expected to fulfill the role of an Engineer of Record (EoR).
Key Responsibilities

Civil/Geotechnical/Tailings dam design
Geotechnical analyses using various software packages
Understanding of tailing deposition modelling (Muk3D)
Geotechnical and environmental site characterization
Development and management of instrumentation monitoring systems
Project/task management and proposal support
Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications
Client development

Education and Licensure

Bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or related field (required)
Advanced degree preferred
Professional registration preferred
Engineer of Record (EoR) required

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

Minimum 8 years (10+ preferred) of relevant experience in consulting or equivalent
Knowledge of geotechnical engineering software (required)
Knowledge of numerical modeling tools (preferred)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and travel as needed (required)
Excellent communication skills (required)
Valid Australian driver’s license and good driving record (required)

Culture/EEO Statement

Attractive remuneration, benefits, hybrid work, and additional leave options
Positive, diverse, and vibrant workplace
Global movement program
Our culture emphasizes practice-centered business, continuous improvement, delivering value, career growth, and professionalism.

We encourage applicants even if they do not meet all qualifications, emphasizing our commitment to diversity and growth. If interested and willing to learn, apply anyway. We look forward to hearing from you.
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