Tailings/Geotechnical Engineer

About Us

Knight Piésold is a specialised international consulting firm offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower, Water Resources, and Roads & Construction Services. We are proud of our long-standing relationships with our clients and of delivering exceptional services on a global scale.

We have a significant track record of projects across Australia, Asia, Africa, and South America. With 29 offices in 16 countries and over 100 years of experience, we work on projects that are geographically and technically diverse. These projects are long-term and offer stability for those wanting to establish a sustainable and rewarding career.

The Role

In order to support our continued growth, we are seeking applications from Tailings/Geotechnical Engineers to join our Melbourne team. Some of the key responsibilities may include:

• Interpreting results from laboratory testing and preparing summary reports.
• Developing a basis for defensible soil strength parameters, using laboratory and field results.
• Undertaking screening level and detailed design analyses to support the design of tailings storage facilities and other earth structures, with support and guidance from our senior specialists.
• Responsible for project planning, preparation of technical deliverables (such as proposals and reports), and the coordination of client-contractor requests with some senior support.
• Undertaking design assessments, including tailings beach modelling, and stability and seepage analyses.
• Working with and providing support to other members of the group as well as mentoring of junior staff, as required.
• Working with other professionals in project teams and other offices.
• Ensuring effective communication between clients and internal project stakeholders;
• Conduct general field and office assignments under supervision.
• Travelling to remote mine sites to complete site inspections, supervise geotechnical investigations, complete QA/QC activities and oversee the construction of tailings storage facility designs.
• Identify safety hazards and report OH&S and environmental incidents.
• Delivering technical reports on time.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be degree qualified in Engineering with either Geotechnical or Civil specialisations, have worked within the mining, civil or geotechnical industries, and will possess:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience, ideally in a consulting environment.
• Previous experience working on tailings/mine waste related projects locally or internationally.
• Intermediate to well established analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office, slope stability programs (e.g., GeoStudio and/or RocScience) required, MUK3D and GoldSim. Familiarity with gINT, FLAC or PLAXIS and other latest geotechnical design software strongly preferred. Knowledge of Civil 3D is an asset.
• Have knowledge of ANCOLD guidelines and GISTM.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

What We Can Offer

Knight Piésold offer excellent remuneration packages and a competitive range of benefits including:

• Unique opportunities to travel that take you on a career enhancing experience and adventure.
• Generous performance bonus incentive programs.
• Subsidised gym memberships / fitness classes.
• Training and development opportunities to develop and strengthen your skills.
• Referral bonuses.
• Early access to long service leave; and
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

If you believe you have the skills and experience outlined above, we would love to hear from you.

Please click ‘Apply’ or submit your resume and cover letter to **************@knightpiesold.com. 

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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