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 the longstanding relationships we have with our clients and delivery of exceptional services on a global scale.

The Role

We are currently seeking to appoint intermediate level Tailings Engineers to join our 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.

Please note this role is based in our Melbourne Office therefore relocation assistance will be offered to the successful candidate.

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:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience working on tailings/mine waste related projects locally or internationally, ideally in a consulting environment.
• 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.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

What We Offer

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

• Generous performance bonus incentive programs.
• Subsidised gym memberships/ fitness classes.
• Training and development opportunities to develop and strengthen your skills.
• Referral bonuses; and
• Early access to long service leave.

If you believe you have most of the skills and experience outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter to recruitment.au@knightpiesold.com.

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

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a geotechnical engineer?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a civil engineer?
• Do you have underground mining experience?
• Have you completed a qualification in civil engineering?
• Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?

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